Ingredients

  • 1 thin-crust Italian bread (11 1/2" dia)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (1/3 less fat)
  • 6 ounces Canadian bacon, cut bite size
  • 1/2 cup thinly-sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small green bell peppers or 1 small red bell pepper, seeded,and cut crosswise into thin rings (3 oz)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried basil
  • crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Place the shell on an ungreased 12-inch nonstick pizza pan.
  • To assemble the pizza, spread the pizza sauce over the shell, leaving a 1-inch border around the rim.
  • Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
  • Arrange the Canadian bacon on top of the cheese, covering evenly.
  • Top with mushroom slices and bell pepper rings.
  • Sprinkle evenly with oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until the crust is crisp and the cheese is melted and browned.
  • Cut into 6 wedges.