Best Italian Pesto Pizzas Recipes

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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.

CHICKEN PESTO PIZZA



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Easy pizza dinner that uses chicken and pesto for a great meal. If fontina is not available at your store, just substitute mozzarella.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup pesto basil sauce
1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
2 cups cooked chicken breast strips
1 (6 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained
½ cup shredded fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Spread pesto sauce over the pizza crust. Arrange chicken pieces and artichoke hearts over the sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 767.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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 PIZZA PILLOWS



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil, for frying
24 square wonton wrappers
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups grated low-moisture mozzarella
4 ounces sweet Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling
Kosher salt
Warmed marinara sauce, such as Rao's, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 365 degrees F.
  • Lay out the wonton wrappers on your work surface. Brush each entire wrapper with egg wash. Top each with a heaping tablespoon of mozzarella, a crumble of sausage, 1/2 teaspoon pesto and 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan, leaving space around the edges. Fold the corners of each wrapper into the center to make a square. Press to seal.
  • Fry the sealed pockets in 2 batches, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden brown all over, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Season lightly with salt and sprinkle with Parmesan while still hot. Serve hot, with marinara for dipping.

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.

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