Name: Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese & Rustic Basil Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3/4 Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto, divided; 1 Ready-made 12-inch pizza crust; 1 Pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, sliced into rounds; 1 Cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; ¼ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; To taste Salt and fresh cracked black pepper; 5 basil leaves, sliced thin

Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese & Rustic Basil Pesto Pizza

25 minutes

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Replace tomato sauce with pesto sauce on your next homemade pizza for a flavorful twist! Homemade Pizza Recipe with Rustic Basil Pesto Tired of the same old homemade pizza recipe? Then give this pesto pizza recipe a try! Replace tomato sauce with rustic basil pesto and top with sweet heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and freshly ground pepper for a for a tantalizing twist on your usual pie. Pizza night will never be the same!

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Ingredients

6 servings

3/4Jar Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto, divided

1Ready-made 12-inch pizza crust

1Pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, sliced into rounds

1Cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

¼Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

To tasteSalt and fresh cracked black pepper

5basil leaves, sliced thin

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450° F.

Step 2

Place pizza crust onto a cookie sheet. Top with ½ jar of pesto and spread evenly.

Step 3

Gently place the tomatoes around the pizza, season with salt and pepper and top with cheese.

Step 4

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked and cheese is bubbling and melted.

Step 5

Remove pizza from the oven then drizzle with remaining pesto and garnish with basil.

Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce

Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano. Barilla’s Rustic Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like with fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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