Description
An indulgent yet simple pizza featuring sautéed wild mushrooms, creamy taleggio and mozzarella cheeses, and an optional drizzle of aromatic truffle oil. Served with a roasted garlic sauce, this gourmet-style pizza is perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 small thin crust pizza base (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup oyster mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1½ cups shredded taleggio and/or parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Truffle oil, to taste (optional)
- Chili flakes, to taste (optional)
For the roasted garlic sauce:
- 1 roasted head of garlic
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Chili oil, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast garlic for 30–35 minutes until soft and golden.
- Meanwhile, heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until tender.
- Place pizza crust on a baking sheet or stone. Sprinkle with taleggio/parmesan, then top with sautéed mushrooms and mozzarella.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
- For the sauce, mash roasted garlic and mix with mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional chili oil.
- Drizzle pizza with truffle oil if using. Serve with roasted garlic sauce on the side or drizzled on top.
Notes
- Use fontina or brie in place of taleggio for similar creaminess.
- Flatbread or naan makes a great crust alternative for individual pizzas.
- The roasted garlic sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance.
- Skip truffle oil for a milder version that still tastes amazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza (half recipe)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
