Seriously Supreme Pizza with Fresh Basil

Start to finish: 30 minutes
Impresses: 2-3

Ingredients

1 frozen meat lover’s pizza
½ cup fresh spinach
3-4 baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
¼ cup red onion, diced or thinly sliced
½ cup finely shredded cheese (pizza blend or part-skim mozzarella)
4-5 fresh basil leaves

Method

Heat the oven according to package directions (usually 450-500 F). While the oven is heating, prepare the fresh vegetables. Slice or dice into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.

Remove the frozen pizza from packaging, and then layer on the fresh spinach leaves, mushrooms and onions. Top with shredded cheese. Once the oven is fully heated, cook according to package directions (about 20 minutes). 

When the pizza is finished baking, remove from the oven. Chop the fresh basil and add on top, along with additional toppings or cheese if desired. Cut into 6 slices and serve immediately. 

Alternative toppings:

Greek-style: Black olives, sun-dried tomatoes and canned artichoke hearts. Drizzle with olive oil or pesto before serving

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Spicy Southwest-style: Black beans, adobo chili peppers (with or without sauce) and poblano or jalapeño peppers