Pizza Ricotta & Pesto Recipe
Indulge in our Pizza Ricotta & Pesto, featuring a delightful blend of creamy ricotta cheese, aromatic basil pesto, and a medley of fresh toppings on a perfectly baked crust.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 2
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Spread Pesto
Spread a generous layer of pesto sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Ricotta and Mozzarella
Dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the pesto, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Season
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes over the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm.
