Homemade Pesto Pizza
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
528 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Pesto Pizza
Description
This pizza begins by wilting fresh spinach in olive oil before topping the dough or crust with marinara sauce. Mozzarella cheese, the sautéed spinach, crumbled feta, coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and thin slices of Roma tomato are arranged over the sauce. It bakes at 400°F for 8-12 minutes until the cheese melts and the crust is lightly brown.
The pesto is added after baking in small dollops alongside a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts, introducing fresh herbaceous flavors and a subtle crunch. The combination of cheeses brings both creamy and tangy elements, while the vegetables contribute softness and acidity.
This pizza blends familiar Italian flavors with fresh and toasted toppings to deliver a bright, layered dish. Allowing it to rest before slicing enhances slicing and flavor melding.
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach fresh leaves
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pizza crust pre-made
- 1 flatbread
- 1 pizza dough
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, low moisture
- 1/2 cup feta cheese , crumbled
- 1/4 cup tomatoes coarsely chopped, sun dried
- 1 Roma tomato , thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts , toasted
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the spinach, tossing until wilted. Remove from the saute pan.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. If you using fresh dough and pizza stone, preheat pizza stone in the oven.
- Arrange the crust, flatbread or dough on a work space.
- Evenly spread the marinara sauce over crust, top with the mozzarella cheese, spinach, feta, sun dried tomatoes and roma tomato slices.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is lightly browned.
- Remove and top with dollops of fresh pesto and sprinkle with the pine nuts. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1247mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1590IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 9.1mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 433mg | 43% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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