Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (recommended: fire roasted Muir Glen)
• 1 tablespoon julienned fresh basil leaves, plus sprig for garnish
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 cup thinly sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup diced (1/4-inch) red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1/2 cup quartered and thinly sliced crimini mushrooms
• 1 cup small-dice buffalo mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Serving suggestions: Toasted pizza dough strips, toasted pita strips, or crackers.