Garden Pesto Pizza recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsGrimaldi's PizzeriaGarden Pesto Pizza Recipe

Garden Pesto Pizza Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fresh mozzarella and basil pesto sauce, topped with creamy ricotta cheese, artichokes, and red onions, then finished with their signature cheese blend and spices.

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Ingredients

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Pizza Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

2

Prepare the Dough

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape.

3

Add Pesto Sauce

Spread the basil pesto sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

4

Layer the Cheese

Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the pesto sauce. Add dollops of ricotta cheese on top.

5

Add Vegetables

Slice the red onion thinly and scatter it over the pizza. Add the artichoke hearts.

6

Season the Pizza

Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.

7

Bake the Pizza

Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

8

Serve

Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.

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