May 21, 2026

Italian-Style Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Name: Italian-Style Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 mL) Aylmer® Accents® Italian Seasonings Chunky Stewed Tomatoes, drained and blended; 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 tsp (5 mL) Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder; PAM® Original Spray; 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced fennel; 1/4 tsp (60 mL) crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh basil leaves, torn

20

Prep Time Minutes
60
Total Time Minutes
11
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) Aylmer® Accents® Italian Seasonings Chunky Stewed Tomatoes, drained and blended
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 3/4 cups (425 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tsp (5 mL) Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
PAM® Original Spray
1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced fennel
1/4 tsp (60 mL) crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh basil leaves, torn

Directions

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Step one

Preheat oven to 400F (200C). In food processor, pulse cauliflower florets, in batches if needed, until finely ground and mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Step two

Microwave cauliflower in microwave-safe bowl for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until softened but not mushy. Alternatively, steam for 5 minutes. Transfer to sieve; drain well. let cool completely. Transfer to clean tea towel; squeeze dry.
Step three

Transfer to bowl; stir in 3/4 cup (175 mL) mozzarella, Parmesan, egg yolks, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until blended.
Step four

Line large pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with PAM® Original Spray. Add cauliflower mixture to center of pan, spreading into 1/4-inch (1 mm) thickness to make 12-inch (30 cm) round, making edges slightly thicker to form crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges start to turn golden and crust is firm.
Step five

Spread blended Aylmer® Accents® Italian Seasonings Chunky Stewed Tomatoes over crust; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Top with fennel and red pepper flakes; bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Garnish with basil.