Italian Sausage Melt

1 1/4 cups (300 mL) Bisquick* Mix

1/4 (50 mL) butter or margarine, softened

2 tbsp (25 mL) very hot water

1/2 lb (250 g) buly spicy Italian pork sausage

1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped green pepper

1 cup (250 mL) Alfredo pasta sauce (from 410 mL jar)

1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

2 tbsp (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup (125 mL) grape tomatoes, cut in half

2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh basil leaves, cut into strips

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1

Heat oven to 400ºF. Lightly spray bottom of 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, butter and water until dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan.
2

In large skillet, cook sausage and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain if necessary. Spread sausage mixture over crust; spread pasta sauce over sausage. Sprinkle with cheeses.
3

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture is bubbly around edges and cheese is lightly browned. Sprinkle tomatoes and basil over top.