Pizza Pizzazz

Food Service Search Staff

INGREDIENTS:pizza dough or pizza crust mix, enough to cover a 12-inch round pan
½ cup finely chopped California walnuts
3/4 cup pizza sauce or tomato-based pasta sauce
1 cup (one 14 ½ oz. can) salt-free peeled, diced tomatoes, drained thoroughly
2/3 cup canned mushrooms, drained
¼ cup grated fat-free Parmesan cheese
1 ½ tsp. dried mixed Italian herbs or oreganoDIRECTIONS:Preheat oven to 425¦F. Coat a 12-inch round pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare the pizza dough or crust mix according to package directions, working ¼ cup of walnuts into dough. On a floured surface, push, pat and roll the odugh to a 12-inch circle, then transfer it to the pan. Spread with the sauce, then distribute the tomatoes, mushrooms and remaining walnuts randomly over the dough. Sprinkle with cheese and herbs. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the edges of the crust are crisp.SERVINGS:1 pizza; 4 servingsPHOTO CREDIT:Photo Credit: CALIFORNIA WALNUTS