Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Mushroom Pizza featuring a crispy crust, rich marinara sauce, and a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, topped with fresh mushrooms and a fragrant basil garlic olive oil drizzle. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Semolina flour (optional, for the pizza peel)
Sauce and Cheese
- ½ cup marinara sauce (or pizza sauce)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or Gruyere)
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings and Flavorings
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- ½ tablespoon crushed garlic
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven and let it heat for about 30 minutes to ensure a crispy crust.
- Prepare the Garlic Basil Oil: In a small bowl, combine the crushed garlic, thinly sliced basil, and olive oil. Stir well and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Shape the Dough: Roll or gently stretch the pizza dough into a large circle. If using a baking sheet, place the stretched dough on parchment paper. If using a pizza stone, lightly sprinkle semolina flour on a pizza peel and transfer the dough onto it for easier handling.
- Spread the Sauce: Evenly spread the marinara or pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about an inch border around the edges to form the crust.
- Add the Parmesan or Gruyere Cheese: Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan or Gruyere cheese evenly atop the sauce for a flavorful base.
- Add Mozzarella Cheese: Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese over the layer of Parmesan to get that gooey, melty texture.
- Top with Mushrooms and Drizzle Oil: Arrange the sliced mushrooms evenly over the cheese. Then drizzle the prepared garlic basil olive oil mixture on top to enhance flavor and aroma.
- Bake the Pizza: Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for 6 to 9 minutes, or until the crust edges turn golden brown and the cheese melts into a bubbly, gooey delight.
- Serve and Enjoy: Optionally, serve with extra garlic oil on the side for dipping or drizzling. Slice and enjoy your freshly homemade mushroom pizza!
Notes
- If you don’t have a pizza stone, a baking sheet with parchment paper works well.
- Semolina flour on the pizza peel prevents sticking and helps slide the pizza onto the stone.
- For a vegan version, replace cheeses with plant-based alternatives.
- You can customize toppings by adding herbs like oregano or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Make sure to preheat the oven fully for best crust texture.
