Description
A sophisticated twist on the classic Margherita pizza, featuring earthy mushrooms and a blend of aromatic Italian herbs for a deeper flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz pizza dough, room temperature
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix the dried Italian herbs into the tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Stretch the pizza dough into two 12-inch circles on parchment paper.
- Spread a thin layer of the herb-infused tomato sauce over each dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Distribute the torn fresh mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
- Layer the thinly sliced mushrooms over the cheese.
- Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the mushrooms for browning.
- Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 8-12 minutes until the crust is charred and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian