Cheesy Mushroom & Pancetta Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
467 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cheesy Mushroom & Pancetta Pizza
Description
This pizza begins with a pre-made or homemade large pizza crust lightly greased on a pan. Mushrooms and chopped pancetta are sautéed in olive oil with oregano, salt, basil, parsley, and optional hot pepper flakes until cooked through and aromatic. Separately, a mixture of seeded chopped tomatoes with oregano, salt, fresh chopped basil, and olive oil is prepared to bring fresh, slightly tangy flavor to the pizza.
The mushroom and pancetta mixture is spread evenly over the rolled-out dough, followed by the tomato mixture. The pizza bakes at a high temperature (450°F) for 10–15 minutes until the crust cooks through. Then shredded mozzarella is sprinkled on top and the pizza is baked a few more minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
The resulting pizza has a crisp, golden crust with savory, herby mushrooms and pancetta, complemented by the bright tomato topping and gooey mozzarella. This pizza suits those who enjoy a balance of meaty and fresh components with classic Italian herbs. The directions accommodate using prepared dough or making from scratch, with leftover dough recommended to freeze or use for other pizzas.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza crust large, unbaked
FOR THE MUSHROOM PANCETTA MIXTURE
- 2 cups mushroom sliced
- 5 pancetta thin slices, chopped, or bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon parsley
- hot pepper flakes if desired
FOR THE TOMATO MIXTURE
- 4 tomato medium firm ripe, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
EXTRAS
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divded
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, firm
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450°. Lightly grease a large pizza pan. (This if using pre-made pizza dough) If not follow the directions for Best Pizza Dough or Easy Pizza Dough first.
- In a medium frying pan add 2 tablespoons olive oil, sliced mushrooms, pancetta, oregano, salt, parsley, and hot pepper flakes if desired. Sauté for approximately 10-15 minutes on medium heat.
- In a medium bowl toss together, the chopped and seeded tomatoes, oregano, salt, fresh basil leaves and olive oil.
- Roll out the pizza dough (or follow directions on the recipe) and place on prepared pizza pan, cover with first the mushroom mixture then the tomato mixture. Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until crust is baked. Remove from the oven and immediately top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake again for another 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- Leftover homemade pizza dough can be frozen or used to make a different type of pizza later.
- Adjust hot pepper flakes to control spice level or omit for a milder flavor.
- Sauté mushrooms and pancetta until golden and cooked through to develop flavor before adding to pizza.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1219IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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