Cheesy Mushroom Pizza

Name: Cheesy Mushroom Pizza
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cornmeal, for baking sheet; Flour, for surface; 1 16- to 18-oz ball pizza dough, left at room temperature 30 min.; 4 oz. thinly sliced provolone cheese; 1 3-oz package oyster mushrooms, trimmed, separated, any large mushrooms torn; 1 3-oz package baby shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 large shallot, sliced; 2 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 tsp. fresh thyme; 1/2 c. fresh ricotta cheese; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1/2 c. grated pecorino Romano cheese, divided; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes; Chopped parsley, for serving

Pizza night, anyone?

By Kate MerkerPublished: Dec 8, 2021

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

595

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Fresh thyme, provolone, and ricotta cheeses and a medley of mushrooms make this cheesy pie fit for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Cornmeal, for baking sheet
Flour, for surface
1
16- to 18-oz ball pizza dough, left at room temperature 30 min.
4 oz.
thinly sliced provolone cheese
1
3-oz package oyster mushrooms, trimmed, separated, any large mushrooms torn
1
3-oz package baby shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1
large shallot, sliced
2 Tbsp.
olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
2 tsp.
fresh thyme
1/2 cup
fresh ricotta cheese
1 tsp.
grated lemon zest
1/2 cup
grated pecorino Romano cheese, divided
1/4
to 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
Chopped parsley, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 475°F. Sprinkle baking sheet with cornmeal.
2. Step 2On lightly floured surface, shape pizza dough into 14-inch circle or oval. Place on prepared sheet and arrange provolone on top.
3. Step 3In large bowl, toss mushrooms and shallot with oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then fold in thyme. Arrange on top of provolone.
4. Step 4In small bowl, combine ricotta, lemon zest, 1/3 cup pecorino, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dollop small spoonfuls over top of vegetables.
5. Step 5Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and remaining pecorino and bake until crust is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.