Homemade Basil Pesto Pizza
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Ingredients:
- 1 store-bought pizza crust
- ½ cup Fresh Basil Pesto
- 2 tablespoons Basil Premium Olive Oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on the pizza crust package, typically around 450ºF (230ºC).
- Place the pizza crust on a pizza stone or a large baking sheet. Brush the crust with basil olive oil to add extra flavor and prevent the crust from becoming soggy from the toppings.
- Spread the Bella Cucina pesto evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese evenly over the pesto.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Once out of the oven, let the pizza cool for a few minutes, then scatter fresh basil leaves over the top. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Slice and serve warm.