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Pesto Pizza

Delicious Pesto Pizza Recipe with Fresh Basil and Mozzarella

This delightful Pesto Pizza is a vibrant twist on classic pizza, featuring fresh basil and mozzarella for a flavorful experience.
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Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pesto
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 Tablespoons pine nuts
  • 3 Tablespoons parmesan cheese (freshly grated or shredded)
  • 2 cloves garlic (small)
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Pizza Base
  • 1/2 recipe homemade pizza dough (or 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil (divided)
  • 1 Tablespoon cornmeal
Toppings
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes (or sliced tomatoes (optional))
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • extra pesto (optional for garnish)
  • shredded parmesan cheese (optional for garnish)
  • red pepper flakes (optional for garnish)

Equipment

  • blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Pizza Stone
  • rolling pin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare pesto by blending fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Preheat oven according to pizza dough instructions.
  3. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.
  4. Transfer dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Sprinkle cornmeal over the dough.
  6. Spread the prepared pesto evenly over the dough.
  7. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and additional chopped basil.
  8. Bake in the oven for the time specified in pizza dough instructions or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Remove from oven and garnish with extra pesto, shredded parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15g

Notes

Get creative with your toppings for a unique twist on this pizza. Consider adding cooked chicken or swapping cheeses for varied flavors.

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