Pesto Pizza Recipe
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Pesto Pizza

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf 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 mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Place dough on a lightly floured surface; let rest for 10 minutes. Knead in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, basil and oregano. Roll into a 12-in. circle; place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Prick with a fork. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  2. Spread pesto sauce over the crust. Sprinkle with mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by Bethany   view full review
This pizza was so flavorful! I used premade pizza dough and just sprinkled the parmesan,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2008 by AbeLincoln   view full review
Awesome! Wow! A few things... 1. I have never had pesto before. Pretty incredible...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by Becky   view full review
This has become a favorite recipe in my house, thank you for sharing! I would suggest using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
I loved this pizza. I used the quick and easy crust by Amanda Rider and added the spices to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by Sarah   view full review
I basically followed none of the instructions, but used the ingredients (for the most part). ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by Caroline C   view full review
I give this 5 stars, Husband gives it three. While we're both the kinds of folks who...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by kimmiecupcake   view full review
This is a great change from a basic pizza. I used 'Whole Wheat and Honey Pizza Dough' from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Katie Purviance   view full review
AWESOME! Will definitely be making again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by Holly   view full review
Absolutely don't have enough good things to say about this recipe!! It's not something my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by sml   view full review
AMAZING!!!

 

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