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Pesto Pizza Recipe

A delicious homemade pesto pizza that's easy to make and full of flavor.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 piece Pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup Pesto sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the dough.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto sauce.
  5. Distribute the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the cheese.
  6. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  7. Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pesto, Pizza
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