Pesto pizza with artichoke

Pesto pizza with artichoke

Pesto pizza with artichoke and sundried tomatoes is a delicious variation of traditional pizza. It typically features a base of pesto sauce instead of traditional tomato sauce, topped with flavorful artichoke hearts and tangy sundried tomatoes. The combination of the aromatic pesto, the earthy artichokes, and the sweet-tart tomatoes makes for a delightful and satisfying pizza experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: International
Calories: 346

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pre-made pizza crust or homemade pizza dough
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your pizza crust or dough package.
  2. Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  3. Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto sauce.
  5. Top the pizza with the chopped artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes.
  6. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven according to the instructions on your pizza crust or dough package, usually around 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, before slicing and serving.
  9. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 729mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 3mg

Notes

If you’re using pre-made dough, you can expect the preparation time to be around 10-15 minutes. If you’re making your own dough, it may take an additional 1-2 hours for the dough to rise.
As for the cooking time, once the pizza is assembled and ready to bake, it typically takes about 12-15 minutes in a preheated oven at the temperature specified on your pizza crust or dough package. So in total, you can expect the cook time to be around 12-15 minutes, give or take a few minutes depending on your oven and desired level of doneness.

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