Easy Pesto Pizza

This pesto pizza has only a handful of toppings, but don't underestimate the tastiness!

I don't usually purchase store bought pizza crust. I much prefer to make a batch of my favorite pizza dough and freeze half. Then it's just a matter of thawing the crust during the day in preparation for dinner. I love this easy pesto pizza because it truly is easy. And there's pesto. And then more basil. This speaks to me on so many levels. The original recipe calls for topping the pizza with just mozzarella and then baking, then adding the remaining toppings after baking. I prefer the toppings get melted into the cheese, so I baked it all :)

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What you need:

• 1 store bought prebaked thin-crust pizza crust --or-- homemade pizza dough, prebaked
• 1/2 cup pesto
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 roma tomato, diced
• Fresh basil
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Spread pesto on pizza crust and top with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan.
2. Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese has melted and crust is golden brown.

Recipe slightly adapted from Wine & Glue

If you're a pestoaholic like me and you also enjoy zucchini, these Pesto Quinoa Zucchini Boats will make your day/evening! Or how about a little prosciutto with pesto, like in this recipe for Pesto Prosciutto Pizza from The Spiffy Cookie - it looks great!

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