Rustic Pesto Pizza Recipe

Name: Rustic Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons Parmesan; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 7 ounces prepared pizza dough; All-purpose flour, for rolling; Cornmeal, for dusting; 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 red ripe tomato, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 4 slices fresh mozzarella

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
Kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons Parmesan
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
7 ounces prepared pizza dough
All-purpose flour, for rolling
Cornmeal, for dusting
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 red ripe tomato, thinly sliced
1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
4 slices fresh mozzarella

1
Make the pesto: place the toasted pine nuts in a bowl (or mortar) and crush with a wooden spoon (or pestle) to make a chunky paste.
2
Add in the garlic and a pinch of salt and combine.
3
Mix in the basil and Parmesan.
4
Stir in the olive oil and season with pepper.
5
Put a pizza stone onto the floor of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
6
Put the dough onto a floured surface and knead and stretch the dough to about an 8-inch diameter.
7
Dust a wooden pizza paddle with cornmeal and carefully transfer the dough.
8
Spread the pesto over the dough, leaving 1-inch around the edge to form a crust.
9
Top with the onion and tomato slices and season with salt and pepper.
10
Scatter the olives all over the pizza and top with the fresh mozzarella.
11
Slide the pizza onto the stone and bake until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.

280

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted, 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped, Kosher salt, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Rustic 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rustic Pesto Pizza

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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