Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 425°F. Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Add flour, oil and salt; stir until mixture forms a ball. Place dough on lightly floured surface; knead until smooth. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese onto bottom of greased 12-inch deep-dish pizza pan. Press dough onto bottom and 1 inch up side of pan; set aside.
REMOVE sausage from casing. Brown sausage in large skillet; drain. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste and oregano; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place half of the mozzarella cheese on bottom of crust; cover with half of the meat sauce. Repeat layers of the mozzarella cheese and sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
BAKE 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into 8 slices to serve.
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