Mushroom Pesto Pizza with Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Mushroom Pesto Pizza with Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Basil; 1/2 cups Pine Nuts, Plus Extra To Sprinkle On Pizza; ⅓ cups Parmesan Cheese; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 teaspoons Cornmeal; 1 whole Premade Pizza Dough From Grocery Store Or Pizzeria; 6 ounces, weight Goat Cheese; 1/2 cups Mushrooms (any Variety); 2 pinches Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Servings: persons

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Pesto preparation:
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Rinse basil and pluck leaves off the thick stems.
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Place leaves into a food processor.
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Add pine nuts and pulse until combined.
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Add parmesan cheese and peeled garlic, pulse a few more times.
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Add salt and pepper (to taste), and pulse again.
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While food processor is running, slowly add olive oil to emulsify the pesto.
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Set aside.
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Pizza preparation:
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Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with grease.
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Dust cookie sheet with cornmeal.
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Get dough (enough for 1 pizza) from local grocery store or pizzeria (or make homemade).
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Roll out dough onto cookie sheet lined with greased aluminum foil (it will be rectangular in shape).
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Cover dough with pesto.
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Cut up goat cheese into small pieces and cover the pesto.
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Sautee mushrooms in a small pan with olive oil for 5 minutes.
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Add sauteed mushrooms and sprinkle a few pine nuts on the pizza.
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Add red pepper flakes if desired.
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Bake in a 425-degree oven for 12-14 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese has browned very slightly.
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Cut and serve immediately.

727

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Basil, 1/2 cups Pine Nuts, Plus Extra To Sprinkle On Pizza, ⅓ cups Parmesan Cheese, 2 cloves Garlic, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Pesto Pizza with Goat Cheese 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!

Mushroom Pesto Pizza with Goat Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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