PIZZA BIANCO

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Here's the perfect pizza for cheese lovers. Served with a green salad, it makes a satisfying meal. You can use store-bought dough if you don't have a bread machine.-Christine Omar, Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

DOUGH:
1 cup water (70° to 80°)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
TOPPING:
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
FILLING:
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place dough ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch down; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Press dough into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; build up edges slightly. , In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil for 3-5 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in basil. , In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients; spread over crust. Sprinkle with vegetable topping. , Bake at 400° for 35-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges