Description
This Pesto Pizza recipe combines the fresh flavors of basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese on a crispy crust, creating a delightful meal for pizza lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough
Basil Pesto:
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and transfer it to parchment paper.
- Add Toppings: Spread pesto on the dough, add mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza on parchment to the preheated stone/sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with olive oil, add red pepper flakes, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- Enhance with grilled chicken or prosciutto for added protein.
- Experiment with whole wheat or gluten-free dough for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
