PESTO PIZZA WITH FRESH TOMATOES & MOZZARELLA
Loaded with basil pesto, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, pesto pizza is the ultimate summer pizza.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 (Makes two 12x8-inch pizzas)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the flour, olive oil, yeast, salt and water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together. Increase the speed to medium-low and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- When the dough has risen, punch it down and place it on a lightly floured surface. Cut in half and roll each part into a ball. Cover the dough balls with a damp kitchen towel and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes (the dough will rise a bit).
- Meanwhile, set an oven rack in the bottom position and preheat the oven to 500°F. Sprinkle the cornmeal on an 18x13-inch baking sheet; set aside. Cut the tomatoes crosswise into ⅛-inch-thick slices and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the juices.
- Lightly dust a work surface with flour, and then press and stretch the rested dough into two 12x8-inch rectangles. If the dough is sticky, dust it lightly with flour. Place the two pizza doughs side-by-side on the cornmeal-dusted baking sheet. Press the dough out again so that it almost touches the edges of the pan.
- Spread ⅓ cup of the pesto evenly over the pizzas (2½ tablespoons each), leaving a 1-inch border. Bake on the bottom rack for 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven; and then top the pizzas with the mozzarella cheese, followed by the tomato slices and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Season each pizza with an ⅛-teaspoon salt and a few grinds fresh black pepper. Place the pizzas back in the oven and bake until the crust is crisp and golden, 6 to 8 minutes more. Transfer the pizzas to a cutting board. Drizzle the remaining pesto over the pizzas and sprinkle with the fresh basil. Cut into slices and serve immediately.
- Note: Active dry yeast may be used instead of instant/rapid-rise yeast, however, the dough will take longer to rise. To give active dry yeast a boost, you can dissolve it in the warm water and let it sit until frothy, about 10 minutes. After that, add it to the flour, olive oil, and salt, and proceed with the recipe.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Once the dough has completed it's initial rise, and you've cut it in half to form two balls, lightly coat each dough ball with olive oil. Place the dough ball(s) into a freezer bag and seal shut, squeezing out all the air. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 days. When ready to use, let the dough sit out on the countertop for 30 minutes to warm up before stretching.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to use, defrost in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 12 hours), and then let it warm up on the countertop for about 30 minutes before stretching.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 950, Fat 57g, Carbohydrate 80g, Protein 32g, SaturatedFat 10g, Sugar 3g, Fiber 6g, Sodium 1663mg, Cholesterol 60mg
EASY PESTO PIZZA
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
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.
BASIL PESTO PIZZA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes, then add the onions. Saute on low until the onions are browned and caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the walnuts and 1 cup of the oil and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic and 1 teaspoon sea salt and process until blended, about 1 minute. Add 3 3/4 cups of the chopped basil, reserving the remaining 1/4 cup for topping the pizza. Add the spinach and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the olives and saute for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, then add the balsamic vinegar and a little sea salt to taste.
- To assemble the pizzas, place the pizza crusts on two sheet pans or large round pizza pans. Spread the pesto onto the crusts, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Top with the caramelized onions, tomatoes, reserved basil, and olive mixture. Garnish with a little grated Parmesan if you like. Bake until the crusts are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
PESTO PIZZA
Skip the pizza sauce and instead use pesto as the base for this French bread pizza. Top with capicola, mozzarella and Parmesan and simply broil until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. A quick finish of fresh basil and you have pesto pizza in no time!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Brush the cut sides of the bread with the pesto. Divide the capicola, mozzarella and Parmesan among the pesto-topped bread.
- Place the assembled bread halves on a baking sheet, then broil until the cheese melts. Top with the basil and serve.
PESTO PIZZA PILLOWS
Steps:
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 365 degrees F.
- Lay out the wonton wrappers on your work surface. Brush each entire wrapper with egg wash. Top each with a heaping tablespoon of mozzarella, a crumble of sausage, 1/2 teaspoon pesto and 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan, leaving space around the edges. Fold the corners of each wrapper into the center to make a square. Press to seal.
- Fry the sealed pockets in 2 batches, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden brown all over, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Season lightly with salt and sprinkle with Parmesan while still hot. Serve hot, with marinara for dipping.
BROCCOLI PESTO PIZZA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. If using frozen broccoli, thaw it according to the directions on the package.
- Finely grate the parmesan, then place 1/3 cup into the bowl of a food processor along with the broccoli, 2/3 cup basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. While the processor is running, drizzle in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Sprinkle a work surface with the cornmeal and use a rolling pin and/or your hands to stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle. Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray and place the dough onto it. Spread the broccoli pesto over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Scatter the goat cheese over the top of the pesto, then thinly slice the tomato and arrange the slices on top.
- Bake until the cheese and tomatoes are softened and the crust is golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
- Garnish the pizza with the remaining parmesan, the remaining 1/3 cup basil and the red pepper flakes. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and slice the pizza into 8 wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 890 milligrams, Carbohydrate 445 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams
PESTO PIZZA
A great alternative to your regular pizza.
Provided by SKWms
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Spread pesto on pizza crust. Top with tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, red onions, artichoke hearts and feta cheese.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 936.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
GOURMET PESTO PIZZA
This is a little more grown-up than your average pizza. (I don't necessarily measure all the toppings, just use as much as you want!)
Provided by Kitchen Kozy
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 8 slices
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- If the pizza dough has been refrigerated, take it out and let it warm up a bit.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan and then add the mushrooms and chopped onions. Saute until soft. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute or two. If there is liquid remaining in the pain, drain it.
- Stretch out the pizza dough onto a lightly oiled pizza pan, or a pizza stone.
- spread the pesto sauce onto the dough -- it's best of the pesto is a little less oily than usual: if I buy store-bought I let it separate a bit in the container and then avoid the oil rather than mixing it back inches.
- Top with the sauteed vegetables, then the shredded cheese.
- Add the black olives and small (1/2 inch cubes) chunks of the goat cheese.
- Bake according to the instructions on the dough or dough recipe (generally 450 degrees for about 10-12 minutes).
- Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.7, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 36.4, Sodium 410.1, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 14.9
POTATO & PESTO PIZZA
A shop-bought ciabatta bread mix makes the perfect cheat's pizza dough for this speedy supper for two
Provided by Emily Kydd
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a pan of salted water to the boil, drop in the potatoes and simmer for 15 mins or until tender. Drain and leave to cool a little, then slice.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7. Prepare the bread mix following pack instructions. Roll out into a rough circle, about 28cm diameter, then transfer to an oiled baking tray. Set aside for 15 mins.
- Spread the pesto over the pizza base. Scatter over half the mozzarella. Top with the potatoes and remaining cheese. Drizzle the oil over the potatoes and bake for 15-18 mins or until the crust is golden and the cheese bubbling. Scatter over the rocket and a good grinding of black pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium
SAUSAGE & PESTO PIZZA
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
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
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