Pesto and Tomato Pizza

If you love the flavors of Caprese, you will love this pizza.  It's a favorite of ours.  The basil comes to the party dressed up as pesto, which is spread over the dough.  Fresh tomatoes and mozzarella are layered on top.  A quick, easy, and delicious summer meal.

Pesto and Tomato Pizza

My Casual Pantry

Caprese-style pizza with basil pesto, fresh tomato, and mozzarella.  Quick, easy, and delicious!

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 1 pizza

Ingredients

  

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• pizza dough for 1 pizza
• 4 ounces basil pesto
• 1 medium tomato, sliced thin
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
• Shape dough into a rectangle on a sheet pan that has been brushed lightly with olive oil.
• Spread an even layer of pesto on the dough.  Top with tomato slices and mozzarella slices.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until crust is brown and cheese is bubbly.  Sprinkle with basil if desired.  Slice an enjoy!

Keyword caprese pizza

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