Pesto Pizza
Skip the delivery- pizza night just got a serious upgrade. This Pesto Pizza is fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make at home, proving you don’t need takeout to enjoy a restaurant-quality slice.
What makes this recipe stand out is its vibrant, herb-packed base. Instead of traditional tomato sauce, it uses pesto for a bold, aromatic twist. Even better, you can take it up a notch by using our Homemade Pesto recipe, made with fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, and cheese for a sauce that’s bright, rich, and full of flavor. Pesto is known for its versatility and ability to elevate everything from pasta to pizza, adding a fresh, savory depth that pairs perfectly with melted cheese and crisp crust.
From high-quality pizza dough and olive oil to perfectly balanced Member’s Mark™ Italian Herb Grinder and cheese, these ingredients help create a pizza that’s crispy, melty, and packed with flavor in every bite. It’s a great example of how a few well-chosen staples can turn a basic recipe into something memorable.
Perfect for weeknight dinners, casual get-togethers, or even a fun DIY pizza night, this pesto pizza is as easy as it is delicious. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you can have a homemade meal on the table in no time- no waiting on delivery required.
It’s also incredibly customizable, which makes it even more fun. Add toppings like cherry tomatoes, ricotta, grilled chicken, or roasted veggies to make it your own. Pesto pizza works with just about anything, giving you endless ways to mix it up depending on what you’re craving.
Fresh, easy, and better than takeout, this Pesto Pizza is a go-to recipe you’ll want to make again and again- especially with the help of Member’s Mark™ ingredients.
Pesto Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pizza dough store bought or homemade
- Homemade Pesto
- 4 oz Mozzarella cheese
- 2 Roma tomatoes sliced
- Member's Mark™ Italian Herb Grinder
- Flour for pizza dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500'F.
- Dust a baking sheet with flour, place pizza dough on the baking sheet, and stretch it into a large circle. Using a fork, poke holes all over the dough. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove the crust from oven and brush on 2 tablespoons of the pesto. Top with mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes and bake for 6 minutes, or until the crust is browned.
- Top the pizza with additional spoonfuls of pesto. Top with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, Member's Mark™ Italian Herb Seasoning, and other desired toppings. Slice and serve.