Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of this homemade Pesto Pizza that features a perfect harmony of basil pesto, gooey cheeses, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs on a crispy crust. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Pesto:
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
Cheeses:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface, then transfer it to a baking sheet.
- Add toppings: Spread pesto on the dough, top with cheeses, tomatoes, and onions. Drizzle with olive oil, season, and bake.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with basil leaves, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Add cooked chicken, artichoke hearts, or olives for extra flavor and protein.
- Experiment with a blend of cheeses like provolone or fontina.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
