Sausage Portabella Pizzas

• large portabella mushroom caps↗2

  stems removed

• extra virgin olive oil↗

  for drizzling

• Italian sausage links↗2

  removed from casing (sweet or hot)

• marinara sauce or pizza sauce↗1⁄2 cup
• mozzarella cheese slices or smoked mozzarella cheese slices↗4
• crushed red pepper flakes↗
• italian seasoning or dried oregano↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°; place the mushroom caps gill side up on a baking sheet; drizzle mushroom caps with olive oil.

2. 2

   Roast for 12 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   Let a small nonstick skillet get heated over med-high heat; add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan.

4. 4

   Add in the sausage; break up and brown the sausage for 5-7 minutes or until no pink remains.

5. 5

   Transfer the cooked meat to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

6. 6

   Remove the caps from the oven; top each with a layer of marinara, cooked sausage, and cheese.

7. 7

   Return caps to the oven and bake 3-4 minutes to melt the cheese and brown it at the edges.

8. 8

   Remove the pizzas from the oven and top with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.