Diva-Licious Pesto Pizza Recipe

Name: Diva-Licious Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PESTO SAUCE; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 -2 medium fresh garlic clove; 1/8 - 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (the good stuff!); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt; TOPPINGS; 1/2 - 3/4 cup baby portabella mushrooms, sliced; 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese (or mozzarella); 3 roasted red peppers, cut in strips (or fresh, see NOTE); 1/8 cup sliced black olives; 1/2 cup quartered artichoke heart, cut into chunks; 1 prepared pizza crust (homemade, or purchased)

Servings: persons

PESTO SAUCE
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 -2 medium fresh garlic clove
1/8 - 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (the good stuff!)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
TOPPINGS
1/2 - 3/4 cup baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces sliced provolone cheese (or mozzarella)
3 roasted red peppers, cut in strips (or fresh, see NOTE)
1/8 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup quartered artichoke heart, cut into chunks
1 prepared pizza crust (homemade, or purchased)

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
Prepare pesto sauce by combining basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan in blender or food processor. Blend well.
3
Slowly drizzle olive oil in blender or processor while blending, until thick.
4
Season to taste with salt. (None may be necessary.).
5
Set aside.
6
Heat a little olive oil in skillet and saute mushrooms a few minutes to increase flavor. (If using fresh red bell pepper, add with mushrooms.) Cool slightly.
7
Spread pesto sauce over pizza crust.
8
Evenly distribute provolone, red bell peppers, black olives and artichokes over pesto.
9
Sprinkle with additional parmesan, if desired.
10
Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

565

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: PESTO SAUCE, 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1 -2 medium fresh garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Diva-Licious Pesto Pizza 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.

Diva-Licious Pesto Pizza

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