Canadian Bacon, Mushroom, And Peppers Pizza

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  thin-crust  Italian bread (11 1/2" dia)
• 1  cup  pizza sauce
• 2⁄3 cup  shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (1/3 less fat)
• 6  ounces Canadian bacon, cut bite size
• 1⁄2 cup  thinly-sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1  small green bell peppers or 1  small red bell pepper, seeded,and cut crosswise into thin rings (3 oz)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  crushed dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  crushed dried basil
•  crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Place the shell on an ungreased 12-inch nonstick pizza pan.
3. To assemble the pizza, spread the pizza sauce over the shell, leaving a 1-inch border around the rim.
4. Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
5. Arrange the Canadian bacon on top of the cheese, covering evenly.
6. Top with mushroom slices and bell pepper rings.
7. Sprinkle evenly with oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
8. Top with remaining cheese.
9. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until the crust is crisp and the cheese is melted and browned.
10. Cut into 6 wedges.