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Wild Mushroom Pizza with mozzarella and herbs
Italian style pizza with wild mushrooms and garlic

Wild Mushroom Pizza (Ai Funghi di Bosco)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
This pizza captures the essence of an autumn forest. The flavor profile of wild mushrooms (Porcini, Chanterelle) is incomparable to cultivated button mushrooms—deep, earthy, and nutty. The Italian philosophy shines here: few ingredients, but of the highest quality. Pre-sautéing with garlic is crucial to unlock the mushrooms' hidden flavors and prevent them from making the crust soggy.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet for mushrooms
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Pastry brush or soft brush (for cleaning mushrooms)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) or as hot as it goes.

Tip: A scorching hot oven is the secret to a puffy, blistered crust.
2 ✓

Clean the mushrooms (brush off dirt, don't soak), and slice them. Heat oil in a skillet, add crushed garlic and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté on high heat for 3-4 minutes until liquid evaporates.

Tip: Salt draws out moisture (osmosis), which quickly evaporates in the hot pan, intensifying the mushroom flavor.
3 ✓

Stretch the dough by hand, leaving a rim. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce.

Tip: Hand-stretching preserves the air bubbles in the dough, unlike a rolling pin which flattens them.
4 ✓

Tear the mozzarella over the sauce and scatter the sautéed mushrooms on top.

Tip: Tearing mozzarella gives a rustic look and melts more evenly than grating.
5 ✓

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is spotty brown. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra black pepper.

Tip: Adding herbs after baking preserves their vibrant color and vitamins.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use dried mushrooms?
Yes! Soak them in warm water for 20 minutes, then squeeze dry. Strain the soaking liquid and add a splash to your tomato sauce for extra umami.
Why is my pizza watery?
Mushrooms hold a lot of water. If you add them raw, they release liquid onto the dough. Always sauté them first!

Ingredients

  • 1 ball Pizza Dough (approx. 10 oz)
  • 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 5 oz Fresh Mozzarella (drained)
  • 7 oz Mixed Wild Mushrooms (Porcini, Chanterelle)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Salt