Description
Cherry Tomato and Pesto Pizza is a delightful dish that brings together the freshness of sun-kissed cherry tomatoes and aromatic pesto atop a crispy crust. This easy-to-make pizza takes just 30 minutes from prep to plate, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With gooey mozzarella cheese melted to perfection, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that transforms any meal into a celebration of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475?F (245?C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread an even layer of pesto over the dough, leaving about half an inch around the edges.
- Scatter halved cherry tomatoes over the pesto.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg