FAQ About Pizza

A pesto pizza is a type of pizza that features pesto sauce as the base instead of the traditional tomato sauce. Pesto is a flavorful sauce made primarily from fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. When used as a pizza sauce, it adds a vibrant and herbaceous taste to the overall flavor profile. Here's how you can make a pesto pizza:

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh basil leaves
• Optional toppings: sliced olives, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, etc.

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature for baking the pizza.
2. Roll out your pizza dough to the desired thickness and shape. Place it on a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Spread a generous amount of pesto sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
4. Sprinkle the shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese over the pesto sauce, covering the entire surface.
5. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the cheese. You can also add any additional toppings of your choice, such as olives, roasted red peppers, or artichoke hearts.
6. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake according to the recommended time for your pizza dough or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Once the pizza is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
8. Garnish the pesto pizza with fresh basil leaves, either torn or whole, to enhance the flavors and add a pop of freshness.
9. Slice the pizza into desired portions and serve hot.