The Works Pizza

Course Main Course

Keyword Basil, Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Cheese, Green Bell Pepper, Green Pepper, Mozzarella Cheese, Mushrooms, Onion, Onions, Oregano, Parsley, Pepperoni, Pizza, Pizza Dough, Tomato, Tomato Sauce, Turkey Pepperoni

Dietary Need Vegetarian

Cooking Method Oven

Program Cooking Matters

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 228kcal

Author Cooking Matters

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Box Grater
Colander
Large Skillet

Ingredients

1 Onion Large
1 Bell Pepper Green, medium
8 ounces Mushrooms Button mushrooms
2 Tomatoes Medium
6 ounces Mozzarella Cheese 1 Block
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
1 Pizza Dough Whole wheat; frozen or refrigerated, defrosted
Non-Stick Cooking Spray
¼ teaspoon Basil Dried
¼ teaspoon Oregano Dried
1 can Tomato Sauce 8 ounces, no salt added
¼ teaspoon Parsley Optional; dried
Turkey Pepperoni Optional; 15 (2-inch) diameter slices

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Rinse and peel onion. Rinse peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Dice onion, peppers, and tomatoes into ½-inch pieces. Slice mushrooms ¼-inch thick.
Grate cheese.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onions, mushrooms, and peppers. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes.
Shape dough into a 12-inch pizza round. Use your fingers to stretch and spread the dough.
Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place pizza dough in center of sheet.
Mix dried basil and dried oregano into tomato sauce. If using dried parsley, add now. Spread a layer of sauce across the dough.
Sprinkle cheese evenly across the dough. Spread vegetable mixture evenly over the pizza. If using turkey pepperoni, add a layer of slices now.
Bake pizza until cheese is melted and crust is browned on the sides and bottom, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven.
Let rest for 2 minutes. Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 pieces.

Video

Notes

Make your own whole wheat dough. Or, look for prepared whole-wheat pizza dough in the refrigerator section of your store.
Try making a calzone. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Lay dough on sheet. Cover half the dough with sauce, cheese, and veggies. Fold the dough in half over toppings and seal the edges. Bake for 6 minutes. Turn over, then bake an extra 6 minutes.
Make mini pizzas using English muffins or pita bread for the crust.
Top pizza with any seasonal veggies you like. Try broccoli, red onion, zucchini, or others.
Instead of using canned tomato sauce, make your own.
For a crispier crust, precook the crust for 10 minutes after step 7, and then reduce the cooking time in step 10 to 10-15 minutes.

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