Elegant Pesto-Infused Pizza Delight
Delight in this sophisticated pizza featuring a vibrant homemade pesto sauce, generously spread over a crispy crust and topped with a harmonious blend of savory provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, black olives, and artichoke hearts. Baked to perfection, this culinary masterpiece is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
Ingredients
2 | fresh basil leaves |
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1⁄4 | cup pine nuts |
1 | medium fresh garlic clove |
1⁄8 | cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (the good stuff!) |
1⁄4 | cup olive oil |
| • | salt to taste |
1⁄2 | cup baby portabella mushrooms, sliced |
8 | ounces sliced provolone cheese (or mozzarella) |
3 | roasted red peppers, cut in strips (or fresh, see NOTE) |
1⁄8 | cup sliced black olives |
1⁄2 | cup quartered artichoke heart, cut into chunks |
1 | prepared pizza crust (homemade, or purchased) |
Instructions
For preparing the pizza | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 425º. |
| 2. | Prepare the pesto sauce by combining fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and fresh grated parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. |
| 3. | Slowly drizzle olive oil into the blender or processor while blending, until a thick sauce forms. |
| 4. | Season the sauce to taste with salt. Omit if not necessary. |
| 5. | Set the pesto sauce aside. |
| 6. | In a skillet, heat a small amount of olive oil and sauté the sliced baby portabella mushrooms for a few minutes to enhance their flavor. If using fresh red bell pepper, add it to the skillet with the mushrooms. Allow to cool slightly. |
| 7. | Spread the prepared pesto sauce evenly over the pizza crust. |
| 8. | Evenly distribute the provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, black olives, and artichoke hearts over the pesto. |
| 9. | Sprinkle with additional grated parmesan cheese, if desired. |
| 10. | Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 413.3 kcal |
| Protein | 18.5 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Sugar | 1.2 g |
Published on Aug 15, 2024 by Luminița