"Pizza is a universal crowd-pleaser, and part of its charm is the doughy bed it rests on, along with gooey, wonderful cheese. You'll get no argument from me. I love pizza. But not all pizzas are created equally. This pizza is loaded with cheese, mushrooms, sausage, and peperoncini, but not calories. So for watching your weight, this pizza is a delicious solution. It's meaty, yet amazingly low in fat. You'll love the crust's wholesome taste...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup warm (110°F) water
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1/2 teaspoon molasses
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1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour, plus additional for rolling and kneading
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Nonstick olive oil spray
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1 tablespoon cornmeal
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3/4 cup low-fat store-bought marinara sauce, such as Trader Joe?s
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1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, such as Weight Watchers
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2 tablespoons grated Parmigian-Reggiano
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1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
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6 medium (about 4 ounces) cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
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8 ounces low-fat turkey sausage, such as Butterball, crumbled and cooked (about 1 1/ 3 cups)
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6 whole bottled peperoncini, such as B & G, stems removed and cut into 1/4-inch slices
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1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, such as Weight Watchers
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2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano