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Caprese Pesto Pizza

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  • 25 min prep time
  • 40 min total time
  • 6 ingredients
  • 6 servings
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Savory pesto and creamy mozzarella are topped with fresh tomatoes and a balsamic sauce in this delicious recipe!

Brooke McLay
December 3, 2012

Ingredients

1
can Pillsbury™ refrigerated thin 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

Steps

  • 1 Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • 2 Unroll pizza crust onto cookie sheet. Spread pesto over crust. Top with cheese slices.
  • 3 Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until crust edges are golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • 4 Remove from oven. Top pizza with tomato halves. Drizzle with balsamic reduction sauce. Sprinkle with basil leaves. Serve immediately.
  • 1 Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • 2 Unroll pizza crust onto cookie sheet. Spread pesto over crust. Top with cheese slices.
  • 3 Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until crust edges are golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • 4 Remove from oven. Top pizza with tomato halves. Drizzle with balsamic reduction sauce. Sprinkle with basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

Prepared basil pesto can usually be found in both the canned and refrigerated sections of most grocery stores. For the freshest flavor, purchase the refrigerated pesto.

Balsamic reduction sauce (also called “drizzle” or “glaze”) is a thicker, sweeter version of balsamic vinegar. You can make it at home by simmering it in a saucepan over medium heat until thick and sticky, or purchase is prepared from most grocery stores.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
617.3
% Daily Value
Total Fat
57.6g
89%
Saturated Fat
7.6g
38%
Cholesterol
57.2mg
19%
Sodium
1228.9mg
51%
Total Carbohydrate
9.8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2.7g
11%
Sugars
4.2g
Protein
19.2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin C
43.30%
43%
Calcium
57.10%
57%
Iron
25.10%
25%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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