Pesto and Mozzarella Pizzas: Easy Homemade Delight for All
Enjoy the delightful combination of pesto and mozzarella on homemade pizza. Perfect for a quick meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 pizzas
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto.
- Drizzle olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
- Remove from oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Feel free to add other toppings like tomatoes or spinach!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg