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Tomato and Mozzarella Pesto Pizza
Pesto Pizza is the perfect delicious change from a regular Pizza Margherita, a creamy Pesto makes the perfect base, then topped with slices of fresh tomatoes and shredded mozzarella. Pizza night never tasted so good!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 439 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough (either a good store bought or homemade)
- 5 tablespoons Arugula Pesto (or basil if you prefer)
- 1 cup shredded firm mozzarella
- 2-3 ripe but firm tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Make homemade Pizza Dough as per instructions, let dough** rest for approximately 15-20 minutes before rolling
- Pre heat oven to 425 F (220 C).
- Shape the dough into a lightly greased pizza or cookie sheet, spread the Arugula Pesto or Basil Pesto (if you prefer) on top, then top with shredded mozzarella and sliced tomatoes. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until crust is baked and cheese is melted. Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
- **Whether store bought or homemade pizza dough should rest for approximately 20 minutes before shaping into a round or oval shape. It keeps the dough from springing back when shaping.
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Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories
439kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
1060mg
(44%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1080IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
8.4mg
(9%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1060mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1080IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.