Basil Pesto Cherry Tomato Pizza

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   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.

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

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

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

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

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   Add a grinding of fresh black pepper if desired.

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    Drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil mixture.

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

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

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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