Pesto Pizza
A quick and easy homemade pizza topped with vibrant pesto, gooey cheese, and crispy sage leaves. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- ½ cup pesto
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- 12 leaves fresh sage leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. Roll out the 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, about 12 inches round.
- 2
Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper. Spread the 1/2 cup pesto evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
- 3
Tear the 8 oz mozzarella into small pieces and scatter over the pesto. Drizzle the 1 tbsp olive oil over the top.
- 4
Slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the hot stone or baking sheet. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots, about 10-12 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the 12 sage leaves and toast until crisp, about 1 minute per side. Remove and set aside.
- 6
When the pizza is done, remove from oven and top with the crispy sage leaves. Let cool for 2 minutes, then slice and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- pizza stone or baking sheet
- rolling pin
- parchment paper
- small skillet
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