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Mushroom Pizza with Pancetta and Caramelized Onions
5 from 6 votes

Mushroom Pizza with Pancetta and Caramelized Onions

Chewy pizza crust topped with tangy marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, crunchy pancetta, and caramelized onions. Amazing flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 1 large pizza, 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Others

Ingredients

For the caramelized onions:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 yellow onion large, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
For the pancetta:
  • 4 ounces pancetta diced
For the mushrooms:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups portobello mushroom mini; sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the pizza:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
For the crust:
  • Please click on the link I have included in the text of my post, or feel free to use your favorite crust recipe or a store bought crust.
For the sauce:
  • Please click on the link I have included in the text of my post, or feel free to use 1/2 cup of your favorite pizza sauce.

Instructions

For the caramelized onions:
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  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-heat. Add onions, salt, and sugar; stir to coat. Cook onions, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes, or until onions are soft and slightly golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
For the pancetta:
  1. Add the pancetta to the same skillet and cook over medium-heat for 4-5 minutes, or until firm and lightly golden at the edges. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pancetta to a small plate; set aside.
For the mushrooms:
  1. Add the olive oil to same skillet. Add in mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, or until the mushrooms have slightly softened. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Assembly:
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees (F). Lightly grease a pizza stone or baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. Roll pizza dough out to a large circle (about 12 inches). Pour a 1/2 cup of sauce in the center and spread it around evenly. Add cheese, then add mushrooms, panchetta, and onions.
  3. Place pizza in the oven to bake for about 16 minutes, or until the crust is set and the cheese is bubbling. Sprinkle hot pizza with crushed red pepper and parsley (optional). Cut into slices and serve at once!

Notes

  • The trick to a perfect pizza is a very hot oven! Be sure to crank your oven on at least 45 minutes before baking. I usually preheat mine for 1 hour. Hot oven = gooey cheese and crispy crust.
  • Toppings can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.