four mushroom pesto pizza

6 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Feb 6, 2016

I'm a mushroom lover. The mix I find at my local store is usually a mix of shiitake, oyster, and white mushrooms.....feel free to use what you can find.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces refrigerated fresh pizza dough
  • - cooking spray
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces fresh exotic mushroom blend
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons refrigerated pesto
  • 3 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded

How To Make four mushroom pesto pizza

  • Step 1
    Place a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet in the oven. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Place the dough in a medium microwave-safe bowl coated with cooking spray. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 45 seconds. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Combine the water and porcini in a 2 cup glass measuring cup. Microwave at high for 4 minutes or until tender. Drain. Coarsely chop the porcini.
  • Step 4
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add the fresh mushrooms and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the porcini, pepper, and salt.
  • Step 5
    Roll the dough into a 12x8 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Carefully remove the pizza stone from the oven; arrange the dough on the pizza stone. Spread the pesto over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Sprinkle the cheese over the pesto; top with the mushroom mixture. Bake at 500 degrees for 13 minutes or until the crust is crisp and brown. Cut into 8 pieces.

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Culture: Italian
Keyword: #mushrooms
Keyword: #pesto
Keyword: #weeknight
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Category: Pizza

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