Pesto Pizza Recipe
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Pesto Pizza

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"Ready made pizza crust topped with pesto sauce and cheeses, cut in pickup-size pieces."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

What to Drink?
Wine pinot grigio
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 serving
 

Ingredients

  • 1 ready made pizza crust
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine Ricotta and Parmesan.
  3. Spread pesto over the ready-to-cook pizza crust. Spread the ricotta and Parmesan over the pesto, and layer the tomatoes over the cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan to taste.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 82 | Total Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BLUESHAWKS   view full review
Very yummy! I added about 1/4 cup parmesan alfredo sauce to the dough before spreading the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MSCOLLEEN   view full review
Quick and easy and a big hit.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2004 by MONARCH38   view full review
DELISH! For starters, I chose to use a crust recipe from this site (Jay's Signature Pizza...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by NITROJEN   view full review
Maybe I had lame pesto or something but I think maybe that "smidge of tomato sauce" that is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by summerdubois   view full review
We had some leftover homemade pesto that we used for this and loved it. We also added canned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2004 by Jenwee99 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So tasty! I added small slices of proscutto. You can also use capacola! For extra garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by zahllina   view full review
I really liked this pizza! I used the refrigerated pizza crust in a can (which is one thing I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2007 by wilco   view full review
My family had an "Appetizer Night" for dinner and this was a hit! I helped my little sister...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2004 by ZAFIRO80   view full review
very cool for individual pizza night.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2004 by QUASINAUGHT   view full review
I added alfredo sauce, chicken and mozzerella cheese. I didn't add the tomatoes. My husband...

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