Ingredients

PASTA SAUCE 

1 - 28 oz. can whole, peeled tomatoes (Cento San Marzano or other low sodium whole, peeled tomato variety)

1/2 white or yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

Non-stick cooking spray

2 tbsp flaxseed, ground

1/3 cup Welch's 100% Grape Juice

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp thyme

1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste

1/4 tsp salt

8 grinds fresh ground pepper 

PIZZA 

1/2 cup pasta sauce (see sauce recipe above)

Turkey pepperoni slices

Chicken apple sausages, cooked and chopped into small dice

Fresh spinach

Shredded cheese

Pre-made 100% whole wheat pizza crust

Cornmeal (if desired)

Any additional toppings your family prefers
 

Directions

PASTA SAUCE 

Spray a non-stick sauté pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Over medium heat, add onions and garlic to the sauté pan and sauté until translucent, stirring frequently.

Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, empty contents of tomatoes (including juice).

Using a whisk, gently break up the whole tomatoes into medium-sized pieces.

Add onion and garlic mixture to tomatoes and stir.

Add grape juice, ground flaxseed, oregano thyme, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper.

Allow to simmer for 15 minutes; adjust seasonings. 

PIZZA

Prepare pre-made crust according to directions.

Lightly cover pizza pan or pizza stone with cornmeal.

Place crust on pizza pan or pizza stone.

Spread 1/4 to 1/2 cup sauce on the crust.

Top with preferred toppings.

Bake until cheese is warm and bubbly.