Balsamic Tomato and Garlic Pizza with Walnuts
Experience a flavor-packed twist on classic pizza with this Balsamic Tomato and Garlic Pizza with Walnuts. This artisan creation features a crispy, golden crust topped with roasted garlic paste and a blend of melty mozzarella and nutty Parmesan cheese. Juicy cherry tomatoes marinated in balsamic vinegar add a tangy-sweet zing, while chopped walnuts provide a delightful crunch. Fresh basil leaves bring a burst of herbal freshness to every bite, making it the perfect balance of savory and aromatic. Easy to make in under 40 minutes, this gourmet pizza is ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Pair it with your favorite salad or a glass of red wine for a truly indulgent meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (12-inch crust) Pizza dough
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Fresh garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups (shredded) Mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups (chopped) Walnuts
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (for dusting) Cornmeal or flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat while you prepare the pizza.
In a medium bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes (halved), balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
Place the garlic cloves (unpeeled) on a small piece of foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap them tightly, and roast in the oven for 10 minutes until soft. Once cooled slightly, squeeze the roasted garlic out of their skins and mash into a paste.
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Sprinkle cornmeal or flour on a pizza peel or the backside of a baking sheet to prevent sticking, then transfer the dough onto it.
Spread the roasted garlic paste evenly over the pizza dough. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.
Drain the marinated tomatoes and scatter them over the pizza. Top with the chopped walnuts for crunch.
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with a little olive oil if desired.
Slice and serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.4 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 155 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 3839 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 92.9 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1826 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1642 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
