Basil Pesto Cherry Tomato Pizza

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Mix the olive oil, oregano and garlic (if used) in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Spread the pesto equally over each prepared personal sized pizza shell.

4. 4

   You can make the pizza crust fresh or use prepared pizza dough or pre-baked shells.

5. 5

   Top the layer of pesto with slices of mozzarella cheese (or provolone works very nicely too) strategically placed.

6. 6

   If you can find buffalo mozzarella you are in for a special treat.

7. 7

   Top with with the cherry tomato halves in a decorative arrangement.

8. 8

   Place a little bit of salt onto each of the cherry tomatoes.

9. 9

   Add a grinding of fresh black pepper if desired.

10. 10

    Drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil mixture.

11. 11

    Bake in the well pre-heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is starting to brown and tomatoes are nicely done.

12. 12

    Remove, let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.