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Easy Pesto Base Pizza Recipe: Quick & Delicious Homemade Delight!
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Easy Pesto Base Pizza Recipe: Quick & Delicious Homemade Delight!
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Easy Pesto Base Pizza Recipe: Quick & Delicious Homemade Delight!

Learn how to make a quick and delicious Pesto Base Pizza at home! This recipe uses a flavorful pesto base instead of traditional tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a fun weekend treat.
#Pizza
#Pesto
#Italian food
#Vegetarian
#Easy recipe
#Homemade
#Quick meal
Spreading Pesto on Pizza Dough
Spreading Pesto on Pizza Dough

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
10g
Protein
30g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Pizza with Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes
Pizza with Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • Pizza Dough
    (store-bought or homemade)

    1 ball

  • Pesto Sauce
    (green pesto)

    1 cup
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  • Mozzarella Cheese
    (shredded or fresh sliced)

    150 grams

  • Cherry Tomatoes
    (halved)

    1 cup

  • Fresh Basil Leaves
    (for garnish)

    1 cup

  • Olive Oil
    (for drizzling)

    1 tablespoon

  • Salt and Black Pepper

    to taste pinch
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Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Golden Baked Pesto Pizza
Golden Baked Pesto Pizza

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly flour a work surface and stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.
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    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly flour a work surface and stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.
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    For a crispy crust, preheat a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
  • 2

    Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza peel. Evenly spread the pesto sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Step 2 visual
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    Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza peel. Evenly spread the pesto sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
    2m

    Adjust the amount of pesto to your liking; some prefer a thinner layer.
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  • 3

    Evenly distribute the mozzarella cheese over the pesto base, then scatter the halved cherry tomatoes on top.
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    Step 3 visual
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    Evenly distribute the mozzarella cheese over the pesto base, then scatter the halved cherry tomatoes on top.
    2m

    Feel free to add other toppings like sliced onions or olives if desired.
  • 4

    Bake the pizza in the preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
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    Bake the pizza in the preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
    15m

    Keep an eye on the pizza as baking times can vary between ovens.
  • 5

    Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle with a little olive oil, then garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot.
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    Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle with a little olive oil, then garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot.
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    For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes before serving.
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💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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