Delicious and Easy Pesto Pizza Recipe

This Pesto Pizza recipe is a classic favorite with a twist of fresh homemade pesto sauce. Made with a crispy thin crust, melted cheese, and topped with flavorful pesto, this pizza is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pizza dough
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Blend until smooth to make the pesto sauce.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a baking sheet. Spread the pesto sauce evenly on the dough.
4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto.
5. Add sliced cherry tomatoes and black olives on top of the cheese.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
8. Slice and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious Pesto Pizza!

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