When I first met Michael, the only pizzas he wanted to eat were plain cheese or pepperoni. I can appreciate keeping it simple if you want to evaluate a real New York pizza…but I like variety. We have come a long way since those days.
Years ago on a trip to Carmel, California, we ordered a pizza without tomato sauce called “Cristina” from Il Fornaio. Michael suggested it because he knows how I love mushrooms and truffle oil. Guess what! It became one of his favorite pizzas and we make it frequently with a few minor modifications.
Ingredients:
- pizza dough (store bought works for us)
- grapeseed oil (it won’t smoke at high temperatures like olive oil)
- minced garlic
- mozzarella
- sliced sautéed mushrooms
- prosciutto
- arugula
- shaved parmesan
- truffle oil
Yes, our favorite pizzas begin with garlic minced in the food processor with grapeseed oil. No red sauce. The rest of the ingredients go on in stages.
It’s worth the wait! Please read Pizza for another of our favorites and ideas on what to do if you don’t have a pizza stone or rolling pin.
That looks amazing! Even with just the mushrooms on it.
Thank you! I could always go for a mushroom pizza too.