Best part about our trip to Oklahoma a couple weeks ago? Truffled pizza. Is that okay to say? Not like Josh’s family or anything. The pizza. For sure. And given the response I got on Instagram when I posted it, you all were totally interested, too.
Josh and I are truffle obsessed. I drizzle truffle oil on almost everything and always brush my pizza crust with truffle oil. Always, always, always. And I have to get triple truffle waffle fries from The Peasantry every time I’m in Chicago. And we would wander into every vaguely kitchen-y store looking for truffle salt (finally found some in Traverse City!). So naturally, we can’t see a pizza with truffle in the name and pass it by.
There’s no actual truffle pieces on this pizza, but really the truffle oil is enough. And maybe a pinch of truffle salt. You can see the crust for this pizza isn’t quite as tan as my whole wheat crust with bran, and that’s because this was in the early development stages for it. Needless to say, that’s not even close to the final recipe. I had such a disaster with it that I had to run out and get a store bought dough! But really, a quick trip to the store couldn’t stay between me and my beloved truffle everything <3<3<3
1 prepared and ready to use pizza crust (I like this whole wheat crust with bran, but you can use whatever meets your dietary needs)
1 tbsp truffle olive oil
1 – 2 generous handfuls spinach, torn
3 mushroom, chopped and given a quick saute (or microwave for 30 seconds and pat dry)
1 ½ c cheese (I used freshly shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and Gouda, loosely packed)
optional: truffle salt
Instructions
To prepare the sauce, saute the onion and garlic until soft in a nonstick pan over medium heat (spritz with olive oil spray or line with a little water to prevent sticking).
Add the remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer for about 20 minutes.
With a slotted spoon, remove the large pieces to a blender or food processor. If additional liquid is needed for the blender, add a small amount from the pan. Return the smooth puree to the pan and continue to reduce, as desired, until thick.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Roll out the pizza dough on a baking sheet (spritzed with nonstick spray) and brush with truffle olive oil. Layer the sauce, spinach, ½ of the mushrooms, cheese and the rest of the mushrooms.
Bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is cooked. Switch to broil for a few minutes to get the cheese extra melty, if needed. Add a sprinkle of truffle salt before serving, if desired.
Let the pizza cool slightly before cutting.
Notes
Nutritional estimate not included, as it will vary greatly based on the crust and cheese you use. Using the linked crust, each slice will be approximately 210 calories.
Oh man, Kelly. While I’m not the biggest mushroom fan in the world, I love truffle oil, and I have no doubt that adding it to a pizza just makes it even more fragrant and delicious! YUM!
I think I just died and went to heaven. This pizza is making me drool. I have only had truffle oil on french fries, but man oh man this sounds like a thing I need to try.
Truffle oil is seriously amazing! I don’t think I have ever had it on pizza, but I really need to try it out. Have you ever had truffle fries? They are SO delish!
Oh man, Kelly. While I’m not the biggest mushroom fan in the world, I love truffle oil, and I have no doubt that adding it to a pizza just makes it even more fragrant and delicious! YUM!
I think I just died and went to heaven. This pizza is making me drool. I have only had truffle oil on french fries, but man oh man this sounds like a thing I need to try.
The cheese. The trufflely goodness. The mushrooms. I’m dying here. And now all I want is a cheesy, truffled pizza before bed. Sigh 😉
Truffle oil is seriously amazing! I don’t think I have ever had it on pizza, but I really need to try it out. Have you ever had truffle fries? They are SO delish!