Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of a homemade Pesto Pizza with a crispy crust topped with basil pesto, melted mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. This easy-to-make pizza is perfect for a cozy night in or a casual get-together with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Pesto:
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
Cheese:
- 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)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper.
- Add Toppings: Spread the basil pesto evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Add cherry tomatoes and red onion slices.
- Bake the Pizza: Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with basil leaves, season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pesto for convenience.
- Customize with additional toppings like cooked chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, or artichoke hearts.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg