Pesto Pizza
Pesto Pizza is a vibrant twist on traditional pizza, featuring a luscious layer of fresh basil pesto topped with gooey mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and nutritious spinach. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, each slice offers a delightful explosion of flavor that will impress family and friends alike. This easy-to-make recipe invites you to customize it with your favorite toppings, ensuring every bite is an adventure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if using.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired shape and thickness (about 1/4 inch).
- Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or hot pizza stone and spread a generous layer of pesto sauce over it, leaving space for the crust.
- Evenly sprinkle sliced mozzarella cheese over the pesto, then top with halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing and serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg