Want to make your own pizza but intimidated by the idea? Thinking about making your own pizza may have you imagining having to toss dough into the air. No worries, since this recipe definitely doesn't require anything complicated like that. In fact, you won't even be making your own crust.
While some pizza makers may swear by making your own crust at home, the reality is that many home cooks simply don't have the time for such things. It's much easier to do as this recipe instructs and purchase a pre-made pizza shell from the store.
There are many options out there to choose from, but we recommend choosing an Italian-style pizza shell. Make sure the one you purchase is a 16-ounce variety. You'll only need a handful of ingredients aside from the pizza shell, including pesto, tomatoes, and olives.
This pizza recipe is perfect for a quick dinner that the family will love. It's healthier than ordering pizza, and more affordable as well. Make sure you keep this recipe on hand for whenever you need something simple in the upcoming week. Now, let's check out this recipe!
Fresh Tomato Pizza with Pesto
Ingredients:
½ cup purchased pesto
1 16-ounce Italian pizza shell
3 medium ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 2¼-ounce can sliced, pitted ripe olives, drained (about 2/3 cup)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
Directions:
1. Spread pesto over bread shell.
2. Place on a large pizza pan or baking sheet.
3. Arrange tomato slices on top.
4. Sprinkle with olives and cheese.
5. Bake in a 425°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
6. Cut into wedges.