Fresh Tomato-Pesto Pizza Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato-Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pesto:; 4 cups basil leaves; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Pizza:; 1 (1-pound) Italian cheese-flavored pizza crust (such as Boboli); 3 cups chopped seeded tomato (about 2 pounds); 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese; 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves

Servings: persons

Pesto:
4 cups basil leaves
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pizza:
1 (1-pound) Italian cheese-flavored pizza crust (such as Boboli)
3 cups chopped seeded tomato (about 2 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves

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Preheat oven to 475u00b0.
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To prepare pesto, place 4 cups basil leaves and 2 garlic cloves in a food processor, and pulse 5 times or until coarsely chopped. With processor on, add broth, Parmesan, and oil through food chute; process until well-blended.
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To prepare pizza, place pizza crust on a baking sheet. Spread pesto over crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border; top with the tomato, garlic slices, and provolone. Bake at 475u00b0 for 12 minutes or until the cheese melts. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup basil. Cut the pizza into 8 wedges.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pesto:, 4 cups basil leaves, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomato-Pesto Pizza falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Fresh Tomato-Pesto Pizza

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