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Deep-Dish Pizza Preparation

Combine first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan, stirring well; place over low heat until thoroughly heated. Set aside.Coat a large skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat until hot.Add meat and next 3 ingredients; cook until meat is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and set aside.

Coat 2 (9-inch) round cakepans with cooking spray, and sprinkle each with 1-1/2 teaspoons cornmeal.Unroll 1 package bread dough; fold each corner in toward center to form a diamond shape. Pat dough, folded corners up, into a prepared pan. Repeat with remaining bread dough.Spread 1/2 cup tomato mixture over each prepared crust; top each with 1 cup meat mixture.Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Romano cheese.Bake at 475F for 12 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 wedge). Per serving: 345 Calories; 10g Fat (26% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 25mg Cholesterol; 600mg Sodium

NOTES : Cut each pizza into 4 wedges. Serve with crushed red pepper, if desired.