Portabella "Pizza"
One of the most dramatic ways to take advantage of the size and meatiness of a
Portabella cap is to substitute it for a pizza crust. And it's much quicker and easier to
make a portabella pizza than a regular one. Smaller caps, found in 6-ounce packages in
grocery stores, are fine for making these miniature pizzas. If they measure 4 inches or
less, you don't have to prebake them. Very large caps, however, need to be baked for about
5 minutes in a 350ºF or a microwave at the highest setting for 1 minute oven before you
proceed with the toppings. Use any of your favorite pizza toppings - pepperoni, sausage,
onions, peppers, and so forth. (Most people prefer to eat this pizza with a knife and
fork.)
Ingredients:
- 1 6-ounce package Portabella caps, or 4 whole Portabella caps
- A little oil, for brushing
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 5 ounces mozzarella or any other good melting cheese
Preparation:
Preheat the oven top 350°F.
Wipe the caps clean of any dirt and brush lightly with oil. Place them on a baking dish,
gill side up. Cover generously with the sauce, then top with the cheese. Place in the oven
and bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is well melted. Serve immediately. (Most
people prefer to eat this pizza with a knife and fork)
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