Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Wild Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A thin-crust pizza baked on a wood-fired oven base topped with caramelized roasted garlic, wild mushrooms, mozzarella, and fresh herbs. This italian-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 27 minutes pairs pizza dough, roasted garlic cloves, mashed, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven or wood-fired pizza oven to 500°F and prepare a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced wild mushrooms with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and edges begin to brown.
  3. Step 3: On a floured surface, roll out 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
  4. Step 4: Spread mashed 6 roasted garlic cloves evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  5. Step 5: Scatter the sautéed mushrooms across the pizza, then top with 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and optional 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
  7. Step 7: Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and garnish with 6 fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Wild Mushrooms take to make?

Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Wild Mushrooms?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Wild Mushrooms?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Wild Mushrooms for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Wild Mushrooms vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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