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Mushroom and Smoked Mozzarella Pizza (White or Red)

Pizza goes gourmet with the use of smoky mozzarella and tasty mushrooms. Like a number of the other pizzas in this chapter, this one makes a complete meal with the addition of a big salad and fresh fruit or a fruity dessert from Chapter Eleven.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    3 to 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown mushrooms (fresh shiitake, cremini, baby bella, or other)
One 12- to 14-inch good-quality pizza crust
1 to 1 1/2 cups good-quality marinara or pizza sauce or part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated smoked mozzarella cheese
1 to 2 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced, optional

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Clean the mushrooms and remove any tough stems (especially on shiitakes). Slice and steam in a small skillet, covered, until done to your liking. Drain off the liquid and set aside.

    Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 425°F.

    Step 3

    Place the crust on a pan, spread the sauce or ricotta cheese evenly over it, and sprinkle with the mushrooms, mozzarella, and scallions.

    Step 4

    Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, and cut into 6 or 8 wedges to serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (with marinara)

    Step 6

    Calories: 269

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 7g

    Step 8

    Protein: 13g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrate: 37g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 19mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 594mg

  3. Step 12

    (with ricotta)

    Step 13

    Calories: 331

    Step 14

    Total Fat: 11g

    Step 15

    Protein: 20g

    Step 16

    Carbohydrate: 36g

    Step 17

    Cholesterol: 41mg

    Step 18

    Sodium: 432mg

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