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Cheesy Basil Garlic Pizza Recipe with Homemade Pesto Delight

Cheesy Basil Garlic Pizza Recipe with Homemade Pesto Delight

Delight in this Cheesy Basil Garlic Pizza Recipe featuring luscious homemade pesto and a medley of fresh toppings for a culinary treat.
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Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pesto
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves 30g
  • 3 Tablespoons pine nuts 24g
  • 3 Tablespoons parmesan cheese 12g
  • 2 small cloves garlic
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil 45ml
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pizza Base
  • 1/2 recipe homemade pizza dough or 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil divided, 15ml
  • 1 Tablespoon cornmeal 8g
Toppings
  • 1 and 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 6 ounces or 180g
  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes 75g, optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • extra pesto for garnish, optional
  • shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
  • red pepper flakes for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • blender
  • Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet
  • rolling pin

Method
 

Pesto Preparation
  1. Prepare the homemade pesto by blending basil leaves, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Preheat your oven as per the pizza dough instructions.
  3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
  4. Brush the dough with the divided olive oil.
  5. Spread the pesto evenly over the dough.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto.
  7. Top with halved cherry tomatoes and chopped fresh basil if desired.
  8. Bake the pizza according to the dough instructions, usually around 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and garnish with extra pesto, shredded parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20g

Notes

This versatile recipe allows for various toppings and adjustments to suit your taste preferences. Experiment with different cheeses or vegetables for a personalized pizza experience.

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