Oven-Baked Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pizza

Ingredients

- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 4 oz pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 475°F and allow it to preheat for about 10-15 minutes.

2. Prepare the Crust:
Place the pre-made pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.

3. Assemble the Pizza:
- Evenly spread the tomato sauce over the pizza crust, leaving a 1-inch border for the edge.
- Drizzle the basil pesto over the tomato sauce, using a spoon to lightly swirl the two together.

4. Layer the Cheese and Pepperoni:
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the base.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, distributing them evenly.

5. Bake the Pizza:
- Carefully place the pizza in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.

6. Add Fresh Basil and Parmesan:
- Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves over the top.

7. Serve:
- Allow the pizza to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Pizza, Tomato, Mozzarella, Pesto, Oven-Baked, Italian Dinner, Dinner Idea, Easy Recipe, Quick Meal, Homemade Pizza

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,200 calories

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