Pesto / Fresh Mozzarella / Cherry Tomato Recipe
Pizza
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Spread the Pesto
Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Mozzarella and Tomatoes
Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly on top of the pesto. Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them over the cheese.
- 5
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with salt.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.
