Best 4 Pesto Sausage Pizza Makeover Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful twist to your classic pizza? Look no further than the Pesto Sausage Pizza Makeover! This innovative recipe takes the flavors of traditional Italian fare and combines them with the convenience of a pizza. With its bold pesto sauce, juicy sausages, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this pizza is a true gourmet delight. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this sensational culinary creation!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MARGHERITA PIZZA WITH SAUSAGE AND PESTO



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Two of my favorite ingredients, pesto sauce and sausage, come together to make one of my family's favorite foods: pizza! They loved how crispy, melty, and cheesy it was! Feel free to adjust ingredients according to your personal tastes.

Provided by Christina

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 CAULIPOWER® Cauliflower Pizza Crust
3 tomatoes, halved and sliced
⅓ cup prepared pizza sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 link fully cooked roasted red pepper and Asiago chicken sausage, sliced into thin rounds
⅓ cup pesto sauce
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Arrange tomato slices on a few sheets of paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
  • Place pizza crust onto a baking sheet or baking steel. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust. Top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese. Next, add the tomato slices and fresh mozzarella cheese. Top with chicken sausage. Dot evenly with pesto sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and immediately top with torn basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 84.4 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 789.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SAUSAGE & PESTO PIZZA



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Make these cheesy sausage and pesto pizzas with just a handful of ingredients for an easy, takeaway-style dinner. If you prefer, make these veggie-friendly using our tip below

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 x 220g frozen pizza dough
400g can chopped tomatoes
3 pork sausages
glug of olive oil
6 tbsp fresh pesto , or vegetarian alternative
2 x 125g balls buffalo mozzarella
basil leaves, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove the pizza dough from the freezer 1-2 hrs before cooking to defrost. Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put a large baking sheet in the oven to heat.
  • Tip the chopped tomatoes into a saucepan, simmer uncovered for 15 mins until reduced and saucy, then season to taste.
  • Squeeze the sausagemeat out of the skins and into a bowl. Divide into 10 small balls. Pour the oil into a non-stick frying pan and fry the meatballs over a medium heat for 5 mins until golden brown.
  • Roll the dough out into two oval-shaped pizzas about 20cm long. Top with a layer of the tomato sauce, then swirl in the pesto. Tear the mozzarella and scatter that over along with the sausage meatballs. Slide the pizzas onto the hot baking sheet and cook for 18-20 mins or until crisp and charred at the edges. Scatter over a few basil leaves to serve, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 2.9 milligram of sodium

EASY PESTO PIZZA



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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

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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.

CREAMY PESTO PENNE WITH SAUSAGE



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Quick weeknight dinner. Ready in 15 minutes!

Provided by BaughHumbug

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pesto Pasta Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
½ pound ground sausage
1 (1.2 ounce) package creamy pesto sauce mix (such as Knorr®)
1 cup milk
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook penne at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; add to pasta.
  • Whisk pesto sauce mix, milk, and olive oil together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and keep at a simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes; pour over pasta and sausage mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1454.6 calories, Carbohydrate 176.8 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 61.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 51.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 2150.9 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a store-bought or homemade pesto sauce to save time and effort.
  • If you don't have Italian sausage, use another type of sausage, such as breakfast sausage or chorizo.
  • Feel free to add other toppings to your pizza, such as sliced mushrooms, onions, or peppers.
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake your pizza on a greased baking sheet.
  • Watch your pizza closely while it's baking to prevent it from overcooking.

Conclusion:

This pesto sausage pizza makeover is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a pizza that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this pesto sausage pizza makeover a try. You won't be disappointed!

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