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PESTO PIZZAS



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Our fresh Basil Pesto brings summery flavor to this homemade pizza.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup Basil Pesto, (two cubes defrosted)
2 precooked store-bought pizza crusts (8 inches)
1 sliced plum tomato
2 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread basil pesto on each of two pizza crusts.
  • Layer each crust with plum tomato; sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese. (Or, layer with just cheese, using 3 ounces thinly sliced fresh mozzarella.) Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet; bake until cheese has melted and crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Slice, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g

ITALIAN PESTO PIZZAS



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These individual pizzas, ready in 30 minutes or less, give you good reason not to call out for dinner. The pesto base makes the kitchen smell wonderful while it's baking. -Kelly Evans, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 whole wheat pita or flat breads
1/4 cup prepared pesto
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1 plum tomato, halved and sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, optional
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with pesto. Layer with mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushrooms, yellow pepper, tomato, onion, Parmesan cheese, olives if desired and pepper flakes., Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top pizzas with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 813mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

PESTO CHICKEN PIZZA



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This is the only pizza I make now. We love it! Keeping the spices simple helps the flavors of the chicken and vegetables come through. The pizza tastes incredible and is good for you, too. -Heather Thompson, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-3/4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 each small green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon oil, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the remaining flour; beat until combined., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken, onion, peppers and mushrooms in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Punch dough down; roll into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a 14-in. pizza pan. Build up edges slightly. Spread with pesto. Top with chicken mixture and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze unbaked pizza. To use, unwrap pizza; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY PESTO PIZZA



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Our Test Kitchen kneaded basil, oregano and Parmesan cheese into packaged bread dough for this full-flavored crust. Purchased pesto sauce keeps it big on taste and convenience.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place dough on a lightly floured surface; let rest for 10 minutes. Knead in 1/4 cup cheese, basil and oregano. Roll into a 12-in. circle; place on a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Prick with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes., Spread pesto sauce over the crust. Sprinkle with mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

PESTO PIZZA



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Once a week, a good friend of mine fixes supper for me, my husband and our two daughters. We always request the same thing-her great pizza!-Arlyn Kantz, Ft. Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup olive oil
4 whole garlic cloves
1-1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, sliced tomato, ripe olives and fresh mushrooms or toppings of your choice

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine oil and garlic; cover and process until smooth. Add basil and blend thoroughly. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with toppings. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PESTO PIZZA



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Skip the pizza sauce and instead use pesto as the base for this French bread pizza. Top with capicola, mozzarella and Parmesan and simply broil until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. A quick finish of fresh basil and you have pesto pizza in no time!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf French bread, split lengthwise
1 cup prepared pesto
1/2 pound sliced capicola
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Brush the cut sides of the bread with the pesto. Divide the capicola, mozzarella and Parmesan among the pesto-topped bread.
  • Place the assembled bread halves on a baking sheet, then broil until the cheese melts. Top with the basil and serve.

PESTO PIZZA



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A great alternative to your regular pizza.

Provided by SKWms

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
½ cup pesto
1 ripe tomato, chopped
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can chopped black olives, drained
½ small red onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Spread pesto on pizza crust. Top with tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, red onions, artichoke hearts and feta cheese.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 936.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

PESTO PIZZA



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Store-bought flatbreads or flour tortillas serve as the crust of these easy pizzas topped with pesto, tomato, prosciutto, mozzarella, and roasted bell pepper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 store-bought flatbreads or flour tortillas
Olive oil, for brushing
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Basic Basil Pesto
Tomato slices
Prosciutto slices
Fresh mozzarella slices
Roasted bell pepper slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees, with a baking sheet on middle rack. Brush flatbreads with olive oil, then add your favorite toppings. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to hot sheet;bake until bottoms are crisp and toppings are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Top withdollops of Basic Basil Pesto and serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN PESTO PIZZA



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This pizza is great for those who want a change from ordinary pizza. It is great with naan or Greek pita flatbreads!

Provided by oopretttynpinkoo

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons prepared pesto
2 (6 inch) Greek pita flatbreads
½ cup feta cheese
2 small tomatoes, chopped
8 pitted Kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread pesto onto each pita; top with feta cheese, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Place each pita onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1339.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

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