Sicilian Pizza

2 (13¾ oz) pkgs hot roll mix

1/2 pound ground beef or Italian sausage

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 (15 to 15½ oz) jar or (10¾) can pizza sauce

1 (8 oz) pkg mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

About 2 hours before serving: In a large bowl, prepare hot-roll mix as label directs, but make both packages at one. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. turn dough onto lightly floured surface; cover with bowl and let rest 15 minutes. Meanwhile, grease 17¼ X 11½" shallow roasting pan. In 10" skillet over medium heat, cook meat and onion until meat is browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. With greased hands, pat dough into bottom and half-way up sides of pan. Spread pizza sauce over dough; top with meat mixture , mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake in 450º oven 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Makes 12 servings.

Variations: 

Green Chile Pizza - Prepare pizza as Sicilian but use ground beef only and do not bake. In small bow, combine one 4 oz can green chiles, well drained and cut into thing strips, one 4 oz can pimentos, well drained and cut into thin strips, 2 medium onions, thinly sliced and 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of pizza and bake as above. Makes 12 servings.

Vegetable Pizza - Prepare pizza as Sicilian but use ground beef only and do not bake. In a small bowl, combine one 10 oz package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained, one 5¾ or 6 ounce can pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped and 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs. Sprinkle mixture over top of pizza and bake as above. Makes 12 servings.

Mushroom Pizza -  Prepare pizza as Sicilian but use ground beef only and do not bake.  In 10" skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced in 3 tablespoons hot butter or margarine until mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle mixture over top of pizza and bake as above. Makes 12 servings.