Pesto Pizza Recipe
Pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and provolone cheeses, goat cheese and basil.
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Ingredients
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Pesto Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pesto Pizza Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 2
Spread the Pesto Sauce
Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 3
Add Toppings
Layer the sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, and crumbled goat cheese over the pesto sauce. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top.
- 4
Season and Drizzle
Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- 6
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve warm.



