Badda Bing Pizza With Pesto-Esque Sauce Recipe

Name: Badda Bing Pizza With Pesto-Esque Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pizza crust, see Easy Peezy Pizza Dough (Bread Machine Pizza Dough) (I used ratio of 2 cups white flour/1 cup whole wheat flour. Also add 1/2 teaspoon fennel.); 1 medium onion, sliced into crescents; 2 cups sliced mushrooms, any variety; ½ tablespoon elephant garlic, minced (roasted is even better); 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped; 34-1 cup imported cheese, grated (I always use a combination of whatever cheese I have on hand ( romano, myzithra, feta, parmesan, etc); 2 firm tomatoes, sliced lengthwise; ¾ cup sliced black olives; ¼ cup pine nuts; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried Greek oregano; freshly grated black pepper; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, coarsely chopped (can sub hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds)

Servings: persons

1 pizza crust, see Easy Peezy Pizza Dough (Bread Machine Pizza Dough) (I used ratio of 2 cups white flour/1 cup whole wheat flour. Also add 1/2 teaspoon fennel.)
1 medium onion, sliced into crescents
2 cups sliced mushrooms, any variety
½ tablespoon elephant garlic, minced (roasted is even better)
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
34-1 cup imported cheese, grated (I always use a combination of whatever cheese I have on hand ( romano, myzithra, feta, parmesan, etc)
2 firm tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
¾ cup sliced black olives
¼ cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried Greek oregano
freshly grated black pepper
2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts, coarsely chopped (can sub hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds)

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["Prepare the pizza dough as indicated in recipe (link) above, up until the point before baking the dough.", "Preheat oven to 425 degrees.", "First, saute the onion, mushrooms and garlic for about 2 minutes or just until softened.", "Add the spinach and ""cook down"" for about 2 minutes, but no longer, stirring often.", "You don't want the spinach slimery or soggy.", "Set aside to cool slightly.", "Make the pesto sauce by whirling the ingredients in a blender about 30 seconds.", "Set aside.", "NOTE: for the pizza dough I place the dough in a 18 x 13 x 1 inch aluminum cookie sheet.", "Prick the dough in random places all over with fork tines.", "(This allows the olive-y oil-y goodness to seep into the dough.", ").", "Begin by spreading the pesto sauce onto the dough, making sure the edges of the dough are covered witht the pesto to avoid drying out.", "Spread on the sauteed mushroom/spinach mixture and finally add 2/3 of the grated cheese.", "Arrange the tomatoes on top, then the olives, pine nuts, oregano, black pepper, and remaining cheese.", "Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil.", "Bake in preheated over at 425 degrees for about 18 minutes, turning 1/2 turn after 9 minutes for even cooking.", "Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.", "Cut up into squares and serve.", "Cooking time does not include preparing the pizza dough."]

4122

kcal

Calories

350

Fat

Carbs

225

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pizza crust, see Easy Peezy Pizza Dough (Bread Machine Pizza Dough) (I used ratio of 2 cups white flour/1 cup whole wheat flour. Also add 1/2 teaspoon fennel.), 1 medium onion, sliced into crescents, 2 cups sliced mushrooms, any variety, ½ tablespoon elephant garlic, minced (roasted is even better), and more.

Yes, Badda Bing Pizza With Pesto-Esque Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Badda Bing Pizza With Pesto-Esque Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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