Pesto Sauce For Pizza Especially Recipe

Upgrade your pizza night with this vibrant pesto sauce! A delicious alternative to traditional tomato sauce, this recipe is bursting with fresh basil flavor and pairs perfectly with goat cheese, roasted garlic, and cherry tomatoes. Impress your friends and family with this easy, gourmet pizza topping.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 562.6 kcal
Protein 22g
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Ingredients for Pesto Sauce For Pizza Especially

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How to Make Pesto Sauce For Pizza Especially

  1. Combine 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a food processor or blender.
  2. Puree until you achieve a smooth, thick paste, scraping down the sides as needed. Add a tablespoon or two of water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, garlic, or olive oil to your preference.
  4. Spread the pesto evenly over your pizza crust.
  5. Add your favorite toppings such as sliced crimini mushrooms, reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes, sliced black olives, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake your pizza according to your crust instructions.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

45g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pesto Sauce For Pizza Especially?

Pesto Sauce For Pizza Especially takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pesto Sauce For Pizza Especially?

Pesto Sauce For Pizza Especially has approximately 562.6 calories per serving, with about 22 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 86 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pesto Sauce For Pizza Especially?

The key ingredients for Pesto Sauce For Pizza Especially are Fresh Basil, Fresh Italian Parsley, Parmesan Cheese, Pine Nuts, Garlic, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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