Pizza Bianco

Name: Pizza Bianco
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12-16 slices.
Ingredients: DOUGH:; 1 cup water (70° to 80°); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; TOPPING:; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; FILLING:; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Here's the perfect pizza for cheese lovers. Served with a green salad, it makes a satisfying meal. You can use store-bought dough if you don't have a bread machine.—Christine Omar, Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Ingredients

DOUGH:
1 cup water (70° to 80°)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
TOPPING:
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
FILLING:
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

In bread machine pan, place dough ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch down; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Press dough into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; build up edges slightly.
In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil for 3-5 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in basil.
In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients; spread over crust. Sprinkle with vegetable topping.
Bake at 400° for 35-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 385 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 512mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 reduced-fat milk, 1 fat.

Originally published as Pizza Bianco in Taste of Home August/September 2006

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GwennB

Sep 16, 2010

great recipe, i added some canadian bacon and it was delicous!
cherrylady

May 7, 2009

Mushroom pizza is my all-time favorite so I knew I had to try this recipe. I LOVED it! I attracted a crowd as I sauted the mushrooms -- the mixture smelled fabulous! This one's a keeper!