Pesto Pizza Recipe

Name: Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Vidalia Onion, Thinly Silced; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 Tablespoon Water; 3 cups Loosely Packed Basil; 1/4 cups Pine Nuts; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 14 ounces, weight Refrigerated Pizza Dough (such As Pillsbury); 5 ounces, fluid Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chopped; 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

1 whole Vidalia Onion, Thinly Silced
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 Tablespoon Water
3 cups Loosely Packed Basil
1/4 cups Pine Nuts
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
14 ounces, weight Refrigerated Pizza Dough (such As Pillsbury)
5 ounces, fluid Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chopped
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese

1
Caramelize the onions: Over medium heat, add the thinly sliced onions, butter, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet.
2
Saute, stirring occasionally until the onions are caramelized.
3
This will take about 15 minutes.
4
Then remove from heat and set aside.
5
Pesto: In a food processor, combine the remaining olive oil, water, basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper.
6
Pulse until the pesto is your desired consistency, adding more water or olive oil if needed.
7
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
8
Roll out the pizza dough onto a greased cookie sheet.
9
Top with the pesto, sundried tomatoes, onions, and cheese.
10
Bake for 15-20 minutes until crust is golden brown.

389

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Vidalia Onion, Thinly Silced, 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1 Tablespoon Water, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pesto Pizza

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