Caprese Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
242 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Caprese Pizza
Description
This Caprese Pizza recipe starts by reducing balsamic vinegar on the stove until thick enough to coat a spoon, producing a concentrated sweet glaze. Meanwhile, pizza dough is rolled out and spread evenly with prepared pesto sauce, lending a herbal base. The pizza is topped with slices of mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, halved grape tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, then sprinkled with remaining cheese for a balanced melt.
The pizza bakes in a preheated oven at about 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is cooked through and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned. Once removed from the oven, the balsamic reduction is drizzled over the entire pizza, imparting a bright, sweet contrast to the savory components. The pizza blends fresh vegetables, aromatic basil, and gooey cheese in a harmonious way that reflects the Caprese salad inspiration.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough or homemade, tube refrigerated
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce prepared
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 large handful of fresh basil leaves
- 6-7 large grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to pizza dough directions (mine was 425 degrees).
- Pour balsamic vinegar into a small sauce pan and place over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until balsamic vinegar reduces and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile roll out pizza dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread pesto evenly over the dough, then top with 1 cup cheese, the basil, tomatoes, and red onion. Sprinkle with remaining half cup of cheese.
- Bake pizza in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and slice. Drizzle balsamic reduction over each slice before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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