Labadie Recipe Database

Name Tomato and Basil Pesto Pizza Number of People 4 List of Ingredients 12 oz. prebaked pizza crust cooking spray 2 T pesto 1 cup (4 oz.) thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese 2 cups chopped tomato (about 2 large) 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil Description Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray crust with cooking spray. Place crust on baking sheet; bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.  Spread pesto evenly over crust, leacing a 1/2-inch border.  Top wtih mozzarella cheese slices and tomato; sprinkle with pepper.  Bake at 450 degrees for 5 minutes or until cheese melts and crust is golden.  Sprinkle with basil. Time 15 minutes Difficulty (1-5) 1 Notes Per serving:  377 calories, 13.5 g fat (4.9 g saturated), 3.2 mg iron, 24 mg cholesterol, 209 mg calcium, 48.1 g carbohydrate, 687 mg sodium, 14.8 g protein, 3.1 g fiber Fresh mozzarella is easier to slice when it is firm.  Place it in the freezer just until firm and thinly slice. Image