Ingredients

  • 2 large portobello mushroom caps, stems removed
  • Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
  • 2 links Italian sausage, sweet or hot, split and sausage removed from casing
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
  • 4 slices mozzarella or smoked mozzarella cheese
  • Crushed hot red pepper flakes
  • Italian dried seasoning blend or dried oregano

Method

  • Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 450F.
  • Place the mushroom caps gill side up on a baking sheet and drizzle with EVOO.
  • Roast for 12 minutes, or until tender.
  • Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Add a drizzle of EVOO to the pan and add the sausage.
  • Break up and brown the sausage for 5 to 7 minutes, until no pink remains.
  • Transfer the cooked meat to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Remove the caps from the oven or toaster oven and top each of them with a layer of marinara or pizza sauce, cooked sausage, and cheese.
  • Return the caps to the oven and bake for 3 or 4 minutes to melt the cheese and brown it at the edges.
  • Remove the pizzas from the oven and top with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning or dried oregano.