American Pizza with Basil Pesto

1. 1

   Shred the cheese.

2. 2

   For the basil pesto, blend a handful of basil, about 100 ml of olive oil, 2 dashes of salt, and one clove of garlic for the sauce.

3. 3

   Add the canned tomatoes and salt to a bowl and mash with your hands.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 250C along with the baking pan.

5. 5

   Transfer the dough to a floured work surface, and roll out to a 25 cm diameter circle.

6. 6

   Make sure to roll it outwards from the center and leave a lip around the edges for the crust.

7. 7

   Transfer the dough to a piece of aluminium foil.

8. 8

   Spread with the tomato sauce, and scatter with a generous amount of cheese.

9. 9

   Place sliced tomato on top, and drizzle on the Step 2 basil sauce in a spiral, working from the outside in.

10. 10

    Bake in the oven at 250C for 10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.