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Ingredients:
1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups mushrooms, sliced (such as cremini, button, or shiitake)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Cornmeal or flour, for dusting
Instructions:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
Prepare the mushrooms:
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they release their moisture and begin to brown. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then set aside.
Make the garlic cream sauce:
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then stir in the heavy cream.
Cook the cream sauce on low heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken (about 3-4 minutes). Add the Parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Prepare the pizza dough:
On a lightly floured surface or a sheet of parchment paper dusted with cornmeal, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
Assemble the pizza:
Spread the garlic cream sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Top with the cooked mushrooms, followed by the mozzarella cheese.
Bake the pizza:
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone if using) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Garnish and serve:
Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
Slice and serve immediately.
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