DIVA-LICIOUS PESTO PIZZA

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This is a delicious pizza that's a combination of a pesto pizza and antipasto salad!!! Created by the Pantry Raiding Divas for the Zaar World Tour II! NOTE: If you'd rather use fresh red bell peppers, slice 1/2 red bell pepper into rings and saute with the mushrooms. NOTE: Purchased pesto may be used, if desired.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 -2 medium fresh garlic clove
1/8-1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (the good stuff!)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2-3/4 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)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425ยบ.
  • Prepare pesto sauce by combining basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan in blender or food processor. Blend well.
  • Slowly drizzle olive oil in blender or processor while blending, until thick.
  • Season to taste with salt. (None may be necessary.).
  • Set aside.
  • Heat a little olive oil in skillet and saute mushrooms a few minutes to increase flavor. (If using fresh red bell pepper, add with mushrooms.) Cool slightly.
  • Spread pesto sauce over pizza crust.
  • Evenly distribute provolone, red bell peppers, black olives and artichokes over pesto.
  • Sprinkle with additional parmesan, if desired.
  • Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.3, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 41.9, Sodium 881.9, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 18.5

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