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Pesto Pizza

Experience the delightful flavors of homemade pesto pizza, featuring a crispy crust topped with creamy mozzarella, vibrant basil pesto, and juicy cherry tomatoes. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy nights in or lively gatherings with friends. Customize it to suit your cravings and enjoy every cheesy bite of this aromatic masterpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese torn into pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Allow store-bought dough to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  3. Spread the basil pesto evenly over the dough.
  4. Scatter mozzarella pieces and halved cherry tomatoes on top.
  5. In a small pan over medium heat, toast pine nuts until golden brown (about 3 minutes).
  6. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the pizza before baking.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice (85g)Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 360mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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