Meatless Mushroom Bolognese Pizza

Experience a delightful twist on pizza night with this Meatless Mushroom Bolognese Pizza, a vegetarian masterpiece that's bursting with flavor and texture. This gourmet recipe features a rich mushroom bolognese sauce made from finely chopped cremini mushrooms, caramelized tomato paste, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like shallots, carrots, and celery. Spread over a golden, crispy pizza crust and topped with fresh, melty mozzarella, this pizza is finished with vibrant basil leaves and optional Parmesan for a touch of elegance. Perfect for meat-free meals or gourmet pizza lovers, this recipe combines hearty comfort with plant-based goodness. Ready in under an hour, it's ideal for a crowd-pleasing dinner or a casual yet refined weeknight treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball (14-16 inches, store-bought or homemade) Pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 8 ounces (finely chopped) Cremini mushrooms
• 1 small (minced) Shallot
• 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 small (finely diced) Carrot
• 1 stalk (finely diced) Celery
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Freshly ground black pepper
• 6 ounces (fresh, sliced) Mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup (for garnish) Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons (optional, grated, for garnish) Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or inverted baking tray inside to heat.

Step 2

Roll out the pizza dough on a sheet of lightly floured parchment paper into a 14-16 inch diameter circle. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the finely chopped mushrooms, shallot, garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and the mushrooms release their moisture.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize.

Step 6

Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 7

Transfer the mushroom bolognese sauce onto the prepared pizza dough, spreading it evenly, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.

Step 8

Top the sauce with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.

Step 9

Carefully transfer the pizza and parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or baking tray. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and optional grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 11

Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy your Meatless Mushroom Bolognese Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1281.9 grams (1281.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1973

Total Fat 75.60g	97%
Saturated Fat 26.30g	132%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.90g
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 4834mg	210%
Total Carbohydrate 237.40g	86%
Dietary Fiber 28.10g	100%
Total Sugars 27.70g
Protein 96.50g	193%

Vitamin D 43IU	216%
Calcium 1538mg	118%
Iron 18mg	101%
Potassium 3170mg	67%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.8%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 47.1%