balsamic garlic mushroom pizza________________________________The simplest weeknight pizza fresh marinated mushrooms and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb pizza dough, homemade or store bought
- 2 large portobello caps, roughly torn
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella, roughly torn
- handful arugula, to top
herb seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- pinch each kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- If you are making your own dough (recommended), allow extra prep time for mixing and proofing.
- When ready to make the pizza, preheat oven to 450 degrees with a pizza stone or cast iron skillet inside, for at least 30 minutes.
- Toss mushroom pieces with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, shallot, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare your pizza.
- Push, roll, or twirl your pizza dough into desired shape and size. Set onto heated stone or skillet. Poke a few holes in the center. Bake 6-8 minutes until slightly golden. Remove from oven.
- Brush dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread mushrooms evenly over the crust, then distribute mozzarella overtop. Sprinkle with herb seasoning. Bake 15-18 minutes until cheese turns golden and is bubbly. To serve, top with fresh arugula, as desired.