Are you craving a delectable and flavorful pizza that combines the vibrant taste of pesto with the comforting goodness of melted cheese? Then, you've come to the right place! This article will guide you through creating a mouthwatering pesto pizza that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. We'll walk you through the process of making a luscious homemade pesto sauce, selecting the perfect pizza crust, and preparing tantalizing toppings to elevate your pizza to gourmet status. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will unveil the secrets of crafting the ultimate pesto pizza, inspired by Tasty's renowned recipe.
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VEGAN PESTO TOMATO PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: raw unsalted cashew, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, kosher salt, pepper, fresh basil leaf, arugula, raw walnut, garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt, pepper, olive oil, pizza dough, tomato
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the vegan Parmesan cheese: In a food processor, combine the cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the texture is crumbly and resembles Parmesan cheese. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- Make the pesto: In a food processor, combine the basil, arugula, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Process until smooth. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Use your hands to stretch the pizza dough into a circle about 14 inches (35 cm) in diameter and ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) thick. Lay on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Spread half of the pesto over the pizza dough in an even layer. Arrange the tomato slices on top. Transfer the pizza on the parchment to a baking sheet.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the edges of the pizza are lightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle more pesto over the pizza and and sprinkle with vegan Parmesan. Cut into 8 slices and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY
Making homemade pizza dough can sound like a lot of work, but it's so worth the bragging rights. The dough itself requires few ingredients and just a little bit of rising and rest time. While you wait for the dough to be ready, you can get to work prepping your tomato sauce, chopping fresh vegetables, or grating the cheese you'll put on top. Bake for 15 minutes, garnish with basil (or, let's be real, more cheese), and enjoy showing off your way-better-than-takeout creation.
Provided by Brenda Blanco
Categories Dinner
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- "Bloom" the yeast by sprinkling the sugar and yeast in the warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the olive oil and bloomed yeast mixture. Using a spoon, mix until a shaggy dough begins to form.
- Once the flour is mostly hydrated, turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead for 10-15 minutes. The dough should be soft, smooth, and bouncy. Form the dough into a taut round.
- Grease a clean, large bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside, turning to coat with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for at least an hour, or up to 24 hours.
- Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for another minute or so, then cut into 4 equal portions and shape into rounds.
- Lightly flour the dough, then cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for another 30 minutes to an hour while you prepare the sauce and any other ingredients.
- Preheat the oven as high as your oven will allow, between 450-500˚F (230-260˚C). Place a pizza stone, heavy baking sheet (turn upside down so the surface is flat), or cast iron skillet in the oven.
- Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce: Add the salt to the can of tomatoes and puree with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
- Once the dough has rested, take a portion and start by poking the surface with your fingertips, until bubbles form and do not deflate.
- Then, stretch and press the dough into a thin round. Make it thinner than you think it should be, as it will slightly shrink and puff up during baking.
- Sprinkle semolina onto an upside down baking sheet and place the stretched crust onto it. Add the sauce and ingredients of your choice.
- Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust and cheese are golden brown.
- Add any garnish of your preference.
- Nutrition Calories: 1691 Fat: 65 grams Carbs: 211 grams Fiber: 12 grams Sugars: 60 grams Protein: 65 grams
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 1 gram
PESTO PIZZAS
Our fresh Basil Pesto brings summery flavor to this homemade pizza.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread basil pesto on each of two pizza crusts.
- Layer each crust with plum tomato; sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese. (Or, layer with just cheese, using 3 ounces thinly sliced fresh mozzarella.) Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
- Transfer to a baking sheet; bake until cheese has melted and crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Slice, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g
THREE-CHEESE PESTO PIZZA
We love the bold flavor of this pizza that's a bit different from the traditional. The pesto, cheese and olive topping makes a delicious statement. Serve it as a main dish, or as a fun appetizer cut in smaller pieces. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; spread with pesto. Top with onion mixture, olives, cheeses and tomatoes. , Bake at 400° until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 1131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
FLATBREAD PIZZA WITH PESTO AND BURRATA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: naan bread, pine nuts, garlic, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, grated parmesan cheese, sundried tomatoes, burrata, freshly ground black pepper
Provided by Nichi Hoskins
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the naan in the oven directly on the rack and warm for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy..
- Make the pesto: Add the pine nuts, garlic, and basil to a mini or regular food processor or blender and pulse to coarsely chop. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the olive oil, a pinch of salt, and the Parmesan and process until well combined.
- Remove the naan from the oven and spread with about ¼ cup of the pesto. Top with the sun-dried tomatoes and burrata.
- Cut the flatbread into pieces, then transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with more basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1089 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 87 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 10 grams
PESTO PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: all purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, hot water, olive oil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, fresh basil leaves, mozzarella cheese, shredded chicken breast, red onion, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425ºF/220ºC and prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper or corn meal.
- Add flour, yeast, and salt to the Vitamix and pulse at variable 5 several times. Remove the lid plug and slowly add the water and olive oil while pulsing at variable 6. Stop pulsing once all of the water and oil have been added, and the dough forms a ball.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl and flip it over so both sides get oiled. Rest until ready to use (at least 15 to 20 minutes).
- In the 16-oz container, blend Parmesan, pine nuts, olive oil, and garlic cloves on variable 4 until smooth.
- Add basil, then continue blend on variable 2 for 10 seconds, then increase to variable 6 and blend until smooth. If the mixture is not blending, add additional olive oil or a tablespoon of water or lemon juice, then continue to blend until smooth.
- On the sheet pan, stretch out half of the dough to form a 12-14-inch (30 - 35 cm) pizza crust. Save remaining dough for later. (Tip: Leftover pizza dough makes for great cinnamon rolls!)
- Spread half of the pesto onto the pizza dough and sprinkle with mozzarella. (Save remaining pesto for another time or freeze for up to 1 month.)
- Add onions and chicken to the top of the pizza and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese has melted and crust is light golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and a few fresh basil leaves.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1733 calories, Carbohydrate 175 grams, Fat 88 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 59 grams, Sugar 5 grams
PESTO PIZZA
Once a week, a good friend of mine fixes supper for me, my husband and our two daughters. We always request the same thing-her great pizza!-Arlyn Kantz, Ft. Worth, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a blender, combine oil and garlic; cover and process until smooth. Add basil and blend thoroughly. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with toppings. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
PESTO PIZZA
Make and share this Pesto Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Patricia Manson1
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the following in blender: parsley, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic cloves (use garlic press)and blend until smooth.
- PREHEAT OVEN 425F DEGREES.
- Spread the Pesto Sauce on a 12 or 14 inch pizza crust.
- Place spinach on pesto sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over pizza, then sprinkle the sharp cheddar cheese.
- Top with sliced tomatoes, then sprinkle the feta cheese all over the pizza.
- Bake about 15 minutes or until the mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese are melted, and the crust is crisp and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.1, Fat 70.8, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 86.8, Sodium 987.2, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 24.8
EASY THREE-CHEESE PESTO PIZZA
With a ready-made crust, this pizza can be on a serving tray in half an hour. The triple cheese blend will make these slices go fast. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 16 slices.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a small skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Remove from heat; set aside., Place crust on an ungreased 14-in. pizza pan. Spread pesto to within 1/2 in. of edges. Layer with cheeses, onion mixture, olives and tomato. , Bake 15-18 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
EASY PESTO PIZZA
Our Test Kitchen kneaded basil, oregano and Parmesan cheese into packaged bread dough for this full-flavored crust. Purchased pesto sauce keeps it big on taste and convenience.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place dough on a lightly floured surface; let rest for 10 minutes. Knead in 1/4 cup cheese, basil and oregano. Roll into a 12-in. circle; place on a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Prick with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes., Spread pesto sauce over the crust. Sprinkle with mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
PESTO PIZZA
A great alternative to your regular pizza.
Provided by SKWms
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Spread pesto on pizza crust. Top with tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, red onions, artichoke hearts and feta cheese.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 936.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh basil leaves for the pesto for the best flavor possible. If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can substitute dried basil, but the flavor will be less vibrant.
- You can use any type of pizza crust you like for this recipe. If you're short on time, you can use a pre-made pizza crust from the store. But if you have a little more time, you can make your own pizza crust from scratch using the recipe provided in the article.
- If you don't have pine nuts on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds. Just be sure to toast the nuts before using them so that they bring out their flavor.
- Feel free to add other toppings to your pizza, such as cooked chicken, bacon, or vegetables. Just be sure not to overload the pizza with toppings, or it will become soggy.
- Bake the pizza at a high temperature (450 degrees Fahrenheit) for a short amount of time (10-12 minutes) so that the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
This pesto pizza recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. The combination of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese creates a flavorful pesto that pairs perfectly with the crispy pizza crust. You can add other toppings to your pizza, such as cooked chicken, bacon, or vegetables, to create a customized pizza that everyone will love.
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