Caprese Pesto Pizza
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Brooke McLay
Created Dec 3, 2012
Savory pesto and creamy mozzarella are topped with fresh tomatoes and a balsamic sauce in this delicious recipe!
Caprese Pesto Pizza
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- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 40 min
- Ingredients 6
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 8 large slices (1/2 inch thick) mozzarella cheese
- 1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup balsamic reduction sauce, if desired
- 10 to 15 small basil leaves, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
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Step2Unroll pizza crust onto cookie sheet. Spread pesto over crust. Top with cheese slices.
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Step3Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until crust edges are golden brown and cheese is melted.
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Step4Remove from oven. Top pizza with tomato halves. Drizzle with balsamic reduction sauce. Sprinkle with basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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