
1 cup warm water (100°F to 110°F)
1 (¼-ounce) package instant yeast
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
½ (6-ounce) can tomato paste
¼ cup chopped white onion
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound shredded mozzarella, provolone or fontina cheese
8 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 pound ground mild Italian sausage, cooked and drained
¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
*Note: Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce for up to 1 week. Use sauce for pizza at another time.