Best-Ever Homemade Pizza - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes (undrained), chopped
2 small green peppers, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper
pizza crust (there are several quick-fix kinds to purchase)
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. sliced pepperoni (optional)
1 1/2 c. sliced ripe olives (optional)
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
3 c. (12 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
3 c. (12 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan.
Simmer over low heat 1 hour or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Remove bay leaves.
Spread sauce evenly over each pizza crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges.
Bake until edges are brown.