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Basil Pesto Pizza

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Basil Pesto Pizza

Name: Basil Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 round Pizza dough (approx. 250-300g); 1/2 cup Basil pesto (homemade, generous layer); 150 grams Fresh mozzarella (thinly sliced); 2 medium Fresh tomatoes (sliced); 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, a good handful); 2 tablespoons Pine nuts (toasted); 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Indulge in a vibrant Basil Pesto Pizza, featuring a generous layer of homemade basil pesto as the base. It's topped with thin slices of fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and a good handful of grated Parmesan cheese. Baked to perfection in a hot pizza oven, this pizza is finished with crunchy toasted pine nuts and fragrant fresh basil leaves for a delightful green flavor explosion.

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#Pesto

#Italian

#Vegetarian

#Quick

#Summer

Pizza dough with pesto base

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

13m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

18g

Protein

38g

Carbs

26g

Fat

Toppings arranged on pizza

Ingredients

Pizza dough
(approx. 250-300g)
1 round
Basil pesto
(homemade, generous layer)
1 cup
Fresh mozzarella
(thinly sliced)
150 grams
Fresh tomatoes
(sliced)
2 medium
Parmesan cheese
(grated, a good handful)
1 cup
Pine nuts
(toasted)
2 tablespoons
Fresh basil leaves
(for garnish)
1 cup

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pizza baking in the oven

Instructions

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Spread out the pizza dough into a round shape on a lightly floured surface or directly on a pizza peel.
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Spread out the pizza dough into a round shape on a lightly floured surface or directly on a pizza peel.
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Ensure the dough is evenly thin for a crisp crust. Use semolina flour on the pizza peel to prevent sticking.
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Add a generous layer of basil pesto as the base, spreading it evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Add a generous layer of basil pesto as the base, spreading it evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Don't overload the pesto; a generous but even layer is key for flavor balance.
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Arrange thin slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the pesto layer.
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Arrange thin slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the pesto layer.
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Pat dry fresh mozzarella to prevent excess moisture on the pizza.
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Place slices of fresh tomatoes on top of the mozzarella.
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Place slices of fresh tomatoes on top of the mozzarella.
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Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. Consider a mix of colors for visual appeal.
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Sprinkle a good handful of grated Parmesan cheese over the toppings.
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Sprinkle a good handful of grated Parmesan cheese over the toppings.
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Freshly grated Parmesan will melt better and offer a richer taste.
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Carefully slide the pizza into a preheated pizza oven (or conventional oven at its highest setting).
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Carefully slide the pizza into a preheated pizza oven (or conventional oven at its highest setting).
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For a crispy crust, preheat your pizza stone or steel for at least 30-60 minutes before baking.
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Bake for 3-5 minutes in a pizza oven (or 8-12 minutes in a conventional oven) until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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Bake for 3-5 minutes in a pizza oven (or 8-12 minutes in a conventional oven) until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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Keep an eye on the pizza as cooking times can vary greatly depending on oven temperature and dough thickness.
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Once out of the oven, immediately sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves.
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Once out of the oven, immediately sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves.
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Toasting pine nuts enhances their nutty flavor. Add basil after baking to preserve its freshness and vibrant color.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Basil Pesto Pizza

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Pizza dough(approx. 250-300g)

Basil pesto(homemade, generous layer)

Fresh mozzarella(thinly sliced)

Fresh tomatoes(sliced)

Parmesan cheese(grated, a good handful)

Pine nuts(toasted)

Fresh basil leaves(for garnish)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Spread out the pizza dough into a round shape on a lightly floured surface or directly on a pizza peel.Preview1mPreviewSpread out the pizza dough into a round shape on a lightly floured surface or directly on a pizza peel.1m

Add a generous layer of basil pesto as the base, spreading it evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.Preview1mPreviewAdd a generous layer of basil pesto as the base, spreading it evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.1m

Arrange thin slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the pesto layer.Preview1mPreviewArrange thin slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the pesto layer.1m

Place slices of fresh tomatoes on top of the mozzarella.Preview1mPreviewPlace slices of fresh tomatoes on top of the mozzarella.1m

Sprinkle a good handful of grated Parmesan cheese over the toppings.Preview1mPreviewSprinkle a good handful of grated Parmesan cheese over the toppings.1m

Carefully slide the pizza into a preheated pizza oven (or conventional oven at its highest setting).Preview4mPreviewCarefully slide the pizza into a preheated pizza oven (or conventional oven at its highest setting).4m

Once out of the oven, immediately sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves.Preview1mPreviewOnce out of the oven, immediately sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves.1m

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Pizza dough
(approx. 250-300g)

Basil pesto
(homemade, generous layer)

Fresh mozzarella
(thinly sliced)

Fresh tomatoes
(sliced)

Parmesan cheese
(grated, a good handful)

Pine nuts
(toasted)

Fresh basil leaves
(for garnish)

Spread out the pizza dough into a round shape on a lightly floured surface or directly on a pizza peel.
Preview
1m
Preview
Spread out the pizza dough into a round shape on a lightly floured surface or directly on a pizza peel.
1m

Add a generous layer of basil pesto as the base, spreading it evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Preview
1m
Preview
Add a generous layer of basil pesto as the base, spreading it evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
1m

Arrange thin slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the pesto layer.
Preview
1m
Preview
Arrange thin slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the pesto layer.
1m

Place slices of fresh tomatoes on top of the mozzarella.
Preview
1m
Preview
Place slices of fresh tomatoes on top of the mozzarella.
1m

Sprinkle a good handful of grated Parmesan cheese over the toppings.
Preview
1m
Preview
Sprinkle a good handful of grated Parmesan cheese over the toppings.
1m

Carefully slide the pizza into a preheated pizza oven (or conventional oven at its highest setting).
Preview
4m
Preview
Carefully slide the pizza into a preheated pizza oven (or conventional oven at its highest setting).
4m

Once out of the oven, immediately sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves.
Preview
1m
Preview
Once out of the oven, immediately sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves.
1m