Pesto Mozzarella & Ham Pizza
Pesto Mozzarella & Ham Pizza
22 minutes total
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Pesto Sauce
- Pork/Sausage
- Protein
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Rustic Basil Pesto is gently spooned over pizza crust and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced ham, tomato, a drizzle of olive oil and cracked black pepper.
Pizza is wonderfully customizable and can be tailored to fit your dietary needs or the flavor profiles you enjoy. Gluten free? Try a cauliflower crust. Want to make your own crust? Get creative and try scratch made focaccia bread. Make it fancy? Substitute the ham with prosciutto.
Sandwich and Pizza Recipes

Ingredients
Serves 6
1 | 14- Oz. pizza crust |
½ | Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto sauce |
6 | Slices ham |
4 | Ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded |
1 | Tomato, sliced |
1 | Teaspoon extra virgin olive oil |
To taste | Black pepper |
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 oven to 425° F.
Step 2
Spread pesto on pizza crust.
Step 3
Cover with ham then cheese and tomato.
Step 4
Bake 10-12 minutes until slightly browned.
Step 5
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper before serving.

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