Garlic Mushroom Pizza

This Garlic Mushroom Pizza makes a tasty, filling meal with very little preparation. The combination of tender mushrooms, fragrant garlic, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella creates a satisfying pizza that suits a quick lunch or an easy evening meal. Serve it straight from the oven with a fresh salad or your favourite side dish.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings People

Ingredients

Pizza base and topping:

1 25cm pizza base ready-made
100 g passata or pizza tomato sauce
150 g mushrooms thinly sliced
150 g mozzarella cheese grated
2 cloves garlic finely chopped or crushed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Optional finishing touches:

1/6 bunch fresh parsley or basil chopped
1 pinch chilli flakes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Clean the mushrooms and slice them thinly. Peel and finely chop or crush the garlic, then grate the mozzarella if necessary.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for approximately 4–5 minutes until they soften and release their moisture.
1 tbsp olive oil, 150 g mushrooms
Add the garlic and cook for another 30–60 seconds, stirring regularly. Season with a little salt and black pepper, then remove from the heat. Cooking the mushrooms first helps prevent the pizza from becoming too wet.
2 cloves garlic, salt, black pepper
Place the pizza base on a baking tray. Spread the passata or pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edge.
1 25cm pizza base, 100 g passata
Sprinkle over most of the mozzarella, then distribute the garlic mushrooms across the pizza. Finish with the remaining cheese and dried oregano and chilli flakes if using.
150 g mozzarella cheese, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 pinch chilli flakes
Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or follow the cooking instructions supplied with your pizza base.
The pizza is ready when the cheese has melted, the edges are golden and the base is crisp. Thicker bases may need a little longer.
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to rest for 1–2 minutes. Add fresh parsley or basil if desired, then slice and serve while the cheese is hot and melted.
1/6 bunch fresh parsley

Equipment

Notes

Helpful tips:

Avoid a soggy base: Cook the mushrooms before adding them to the pizza, and drain away any excess liquid.

Get more garlic flavour: Add an extra clove if you enjoy a stronger garlic taste.

Make it extra cheesy: Combine mozzarella with a little mature cheddar or vegetarian hard cheese.

Add extra flavour: Red onion, sliced peppers or spinach work well with the mushrooms.

Keep it vegetarian: Check that the mozzarella and any hard cheese use vegetarian-friendly ingredients, as some cheeses contain animal rennet.

What to serve with Garlic Mushroom Pizza:

A fresh green salad with a light vinaigrette

Homemade potato wedges

Garlic bread for an extra garlic hit

Coleslaw for a cool, crunchy contrast

Roasted peppers or courgettes

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