Easy Pesto Pizza Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes!)
This easy pesto pizza is quick to prepare, offering bold flavors in under 30 minutes with minimal fuss.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- roma tomato, diced
- Fresh basil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, shredded
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven now.
- Stretch or roll the pizza dough out into a 12-inch round on a floured surface and transfer to a greased baking sheet.
- Spoon the pesto sauce onto the dough, spreading evenly and leaving a 1-inch border.
- Scatter the shredded mozzarella over the pesto layer.
- Top with diced roma tomato and finish with the shredded Parmesan.
- Bake in the oven for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
Let pizza dough rest at room temperature for better stretching. To avoid sogginess, pre-bake crust for 4 minutes before adding toppings.