PESTO SAUSAGE PIZZA
Creamy pesto adds flair to this thick crust pizza created by Ann Bridges of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "The homemade crust is so simple," Ann notes. "It also freezes nicely."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 slices.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, for pesto, place basil and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Add cream cheese and remaining oil; beat until smooth. Set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Punch dough down. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Build up edges slightly. , Spread pesto over crust. Layer with spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, sausage mixture, mushrooms, olives and Monterey Jack cheese. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
salam Ansari
[email protected]This was my first time making pizza and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
lonewolf
[email protected]This pizza is a must-try! The flavors are incredible and the crust is perfect.
Sumon Shaan
[email protected]I'll be making this pizza again for sure. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Nana Kobby
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe. The pizza was delicious and very easy to make.
Erick Velasco
[email protected]This was the best pizza I've ever had. The pesto and sausage were a perfect match and the crust was cooked to perfection.
Maria Mzdrid
[email protected]This pizza was amazing! The pesto was so flavorful and the sausage was cooked perfectly. The crust was crispy and chewy. I will definitely be making this pizza again.
TiffandAxel Sanchez
[email protected]This pizza was easy to make and tasted great. I used a pre-made pizza crust to save time and it turned out perfectly. The pesto and sausage were a delicious combination.
Ms Sopna
[email protected]I've made this pizza several times and it's always a hit. The pesto and sausage are a great combination and the crust is always perfect.
Jennifer Hall
[email protected]This pizza was delicious! The pesto was flavorful and the sausage was cooked perfectly. The crust was crispy and chewy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Zainab Abdullahinyam
[email protected]I made this pizza for a party and it was a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the pesto and sausage. The pizza was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.
Md. Mohiuddin Hasan
[email protected]This pesto sausage pizza was a huge hit with my family! The flavors of the pesto, sausage, and cheese blended perfectly together. The crust was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this pizza again.