Pesto pizza

Pesto pizza is a type of pizza that is made with a pesto sauce instead of a traditional tomato sauce. The pesto sauce is made with basil, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. The history of pesto pizza is unclear, but it is thought to have originated in Italy.

Pesto pizza became popular in the United States in the 1990s. It is often made with a thin crust and is topped with cheese and vegetables. Pesto pizza is a popular choice for people who are looking for a different type of pizza.

Advice

When it comes to making pesto pizza, the key is to start with a good crust. Whether you're making it with store-bought dough or making it from scratch, make sure you use a good quality crust that will hold up to the toppings. Once you have your crust, spread a layer of pesto on top and add your desired toppings. You can use anything from tomatoes and mushrooms to olives and artichoke hearts. Finally, top with mozzarella cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy your delicious pesto pizza!

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Recipes

 

Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Pesto Pizza

5/5 - 40 votes

• egg yolk
• lemon
• mozzarella cheese
• pizza dough
• water
• avocado
• smoked salmon
• pesto
• cornmeal
• parsley

 

Vegetarian Pesto Pizza With Feta Cheese

4/5 - 20 votes

• pizza crust
• artichoke
• kalamata olife
• pesto
• tomato
• feta

 

Pesto Pizza

5/5 - 8 votes

• mozzarella cheese
• basil pesto
• cornmeal
• basil
• pizza dough
• red pepper flake
• cherry tomato

 

Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Pesto Pizza with Salami + Roasted Red Peppers.

5/5 - 4 votes

• oil tomato
• red pepper
• honey
• olive oil
• garlic
• all purpose flour
• yeast
• kalamata olife
• parmesan cheese
• water
• salt
• pine nut
• basil
• cheddar cheese
• salami
• blue cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• balsamic reduction
• red pepper
• sage
• pepper

 

Burst Cherry Tomato, Artichoke, and Zucchini Pesto Pizza

4.8/5 - 5 votes

• basil pesto
• mozzarella cheese
• provolone cheese
• thyme
• marinated artichokes heart
• garlic
• zucchini
• pizza dough
• red pepper flake
• cherry tomato
• olive oil
• basil
• salt

 

Broccoli Pesto Pizza

5/5 - 2 votes

• cooking spray
• salt
• basil
• cornmeal
• tomato
• parmesan cheese
• red pepper flake
• broccoli
• goat cheese
• olive oil
• wheat pizza dough

 

Pesto Pizza with Balsamic Chicken and Peaches

5/5 - 2 votes

• pesto sauce
• brown sugar
• rosemary
• soy sauce
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• peach
• provolone cheese
• salt
• pizza dough

 

Pesto Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella

5/5 - 1 votes

• olive oil
• pinenut
• batch neapolitan pizza dough
• cherry tomato
• fontina cheese
• basil
• lemon juice
• parmesan cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• garlic
• basil
• salt
• red pepper flake

 

Kale Beet Pesto Pizza with a Chickpea Crust

5/5 - 1 votes

• chickpea flour
• water
• olive oil
• mann kale beet
• garlic powder
• pesto
• goat cheese

 

Roasted Butternut Squash, Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Pesto Pizza

4.5/5 - 2 votes

• olive oil
• pesto
• butternut squash
• prosciutto
• goat cheese
• salt
• gluten pizza dough

 

Basil Pesto Pizza

2/5 - 1 votes

• salt
• kalamata olife
• balsamic vinegar
• lemon juice
• spinach
• family pizza crust
• parmesan cheese
• tomato
• basil
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• walnut

 

Arugula-Almond Pesto Pizza

No Rating - 0 votes

• lemon juice
• batch wheat pizza dough
• tomato
• yellow squash
• olive oil
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• arugula
• almond
• mozzarella cheese
• black pepper
• red pepper flake
• arugula sprinkle
• almonds sprinkle

 

Basil and Cashew Pesto Pizzas

No Rating - 0 votes

• mozzarella cheese
• cashew
• olive oil
• basil
• italian herb flatbread wrap
• pepper
• parmesan cheese
• garlic

 

Prosciutto Pesto Pizza

No Rating - 0 votes

• tube pizza crust
• edamame
• almond
• pesto
• monterey jack cheese
• prosciutto

 

Whole Wheat Pesto Pizza with Fresh Arugula and Parmesan

No Rating - 0 votes

• lemon
• mozzarella cheese
• olive oil
• sauce
• arugula
• wheat pizza dough batch
• preserved lemon
• parmesan cheese
• red pepper flake

 

Kale Pesto Pizza

No Rating - 0 votes

• kale
• batch wheat pizza dough
• olive oil
• mozzarella cheese
• lemon juice
• garlic
• kale
• pecan
• salt
• black pepper
• red pepper flake

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