Description
Pesto Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, combining a crispy crust with vibrant basil pesto, creamy mozzarella, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe guarantees an explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll create a restaurant-quality dish right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about a 12-inch diameter.
- Spread the basil pesto evenly over the dough.
- Layer the sliced mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes on top.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese generously.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, add fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg