Pesto Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this vibrant Pesto Pizza recipe, a perfect balance of fresh, zesty, and savory flavors. Built on a perfectly crisp pizza dough base, this culinary masterpiece combines the aromatic punch of basil pesto with the gooey richness of melted mozzarella cheese. Juicy, oven-roasted cherry tomatoes add bursts of sweetness, while a final topping of fresh arugula and grated Parmesan creates a satisfying contrast of textures. Lightly seasoned with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, this quick and easy pizza is ready in just 35 minutes and serves four. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or indulging solo, this pesto pizza will be your go-to for effortless gourmet indulgence. Keywords: Pesto Pizza recipe, vibrant homemade pizza, basil pesto, easy dinner ideas, gourmet pizza toppings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 0.5 cup Basil pesto
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Arugula
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a parchment paper lined pizza peel (if using a pizza stone) or directly to a baking sheet.
Brush the dough lightly with olive oil, especially around the edges to ensure a golden crust.
Spread the basil pesto evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the pesto layer.
Distribute the halved cherry tomatoes over the cheese, pressing them slightly into the layer.
Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted and browned slightly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
Top with fresh arugula and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.1 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1112 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 488 mg | 10% | |
*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.
