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Pesto Pizza
Fresh and full of flavor, this Pesto Pizza is simple, yet packs a flavor punch. It is simple and quick to make, and is a great use for your summer produce bounty.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
slices
Calories:
278 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 3 tablespoons pesto homemade or store bought
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella
- 1/2 cup tomatoes cut in half, cherry or grape
- red pepper flakes
- Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 cup basil torn or julienned, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475ºF. (If using a pizza stone, place the stone in the oven and preheat for at least 30 minutes.)
- Stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. (I like to use parchment paper - you can see all of my pizza tips on my pizza dough recipe post.)
- Spread the pesto evenly over the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edge. Top with the mozzarella, then the tomatoes. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if using, and parmesan cheese.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the fresh basil over the top.
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Notes
- *1 pound of dough is pretty typical for a pizza, but I like a thinner pizza. I will usually make my pizza dough recipe and make 4 pizzas, making each about 12 ounces of dough.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Sodium
383mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 383mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.