Portobello and Red Pepper Pizza Pie

Meet your new favorite comfort food twist: Portobello and Red Pepper Pizza Pie! This recipe combines the heartiness of a savory pie with all the cheesy, saucy goodness of a classic pizza. A golden, flaky crust serves as the base, layered with rich tomato sauce, sautéed portobello mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, and aromatic garlic. Fresh basil adds a burst of herby freshness, while a duo of gooey mozzarella and nutty Parmesan cheese takes each bite to the next level. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Whether you're seeking a vegetarian crowd-pleaser or a creative spin on pizza night, Portobello and Red Pepper Pizza Pie is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Store-bought or homemade pie crust
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 pieces Portobello mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large pepper Red bell pepper, roasted and sliced thin
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Roll out the pie crust and press it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess crust hanging over the edges and prick the bottom with a fork. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the sliced portobello mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant. Season the mushrooms with salt and black pepper, then remove the skillet from heat.

Step 5

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared pie crust.

Step 6

Layer half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato sauce.

Step 7

Arrange the sautéed mushrooms and roasted red pepper slices evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the vegetables.

Step 9

Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and then sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over everything.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Step 11

Allow the pizza pie to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 12

Slice into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious Portobello and Red Pepper Pizza Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1328.4

Total Fat 89.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 140.5mg	0%
Sodium 3240.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 63.8g	0%

Vitamin D 21IU	0%
Calcium 1504.8mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1601.5mg	0%

*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: 60.4%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 20.4%