White Pizza With Tomato And Basil Recipe
A quick Italian meal with pesto, mozzarella, and fresh toppings.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Spread the Pesto
Evenly spread the pesto sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top and add fresh basil leaves.
- 5
Season
Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, slice, and serve warm.
