Ingredients

6tbspolive oil

2red bell peppers

1½lbportobello mushrooms

1tspsalt

1lbpizza dough

3garlic cloves

¼tspfresh ground black pepper

¾cupbasil leaves,lightly packed

½lbfresh salted mozzarella

½cupparmesan,grated

Preparation

Heat the oven to 450 degrees F.

In a large frying pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over moderately high heat. Put the peppers in the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

Add the mushrooms and the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes more, until the mushrooms are golden.

Oil a 14-inch pizza pan or large baking sheet. Press the pizza dough onto the pan in an approximately 14-inch round or 9×13-inch rectangle. Spread the peppers and mushrooms on the pizza crust.

Bake for 12 minutes.

Sprinkle on the garlic, black pepper, and basil. Top with the mozzarella and then with the Parmesan. Drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons oil.

Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes longer, until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown.

Serve warm, and enjoy!