Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese & Rustic Basil Pesto Pizza
Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese & Rustic Basil Pesto Pizza
25 minutes total
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- No Meat
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
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!
Sandwich and Pizza Recipes

Ingredients
Serves 6
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 |
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.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce