Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTune-Up CaféBasil Pesto Pizza Recipe

Basil Pesto Pizza Recipe

Inspired by Tune-Up Café
Time1h
Serves4

with goat cheese, roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, green chili, and spinach

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Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

Method

Making the Dough

  1. 1

    Mixing Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in olive oil, salt, and gradually add flour until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Kneading the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes.

Assembling the Pizza

  1. 3

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 4

    Shape the Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.

  3. 5

    Add Toppings

    Spread the basil pesto evenly over the dough. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese on top, followed by roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, green chili, and chopped spinach. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  4. 6

    Bake the Pizza

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  5. 7

    Serve

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

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