BASIL PESTO PIZZA

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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons plus 1 cup olive oil
4 medium sweet onions, such as Vidalia, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons whole raw walnuts
2/3 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling, optional
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
4 to 5 cloves garlic, smashed
Sea salt
4 cups roughly chopped fresh basil
2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach
1 cup finely chopped Kalamata olives
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 family-size unbaked pizza crusts, white or whole wheat
3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes, then add the onions. Saute on low until the onions are browned and caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the walnuts and 1 cup of the oil and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic and 1 teaspoon sea salt and process until blended, about 1 minute. Add 3 3/4 cups of the chopped basil, reserving the remaining 1/4 cup for topping the pizza. Add the spinach and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the olives and saute for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, then add the balsamic vinegar and a little sea salt to taste.
  • To assemble the pizzas, place the pizza crusts on two sheet pans or large round pizza pans. Spread the pesto onto the crusts, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Top with the caramelized onions, tomatoes, reserved basil, and olive mixture. Garnish with a little grated Parmesan if you like. Bake until the crusts are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Adil Sheikh
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This pizza was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I would use less olive oil next time. Overall, it was a good pizza and I would recommend it to others.


naveed gaming
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This pizza was delicious! The pesto was flavorful and the toppings were fresh and tasty. I especially liked the addition of pine nuts, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


MS ME
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this pizza was still really good. The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the combination of toppings was perfect. I especially liked the addition of pine nuts, which added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this


Rachel Chinyere
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This pizza was amazing! The pesto was so flavorful and the combination of toppings was perfect. I especially loved the addition of pine nuts, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Adnan PK TV
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I thought this pizza was just okay. The pesto was a bit bland and the toppings were a bit skimpy. I think I would have liked it better if there had been more pesto and toppings.


Rafi Afridi
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This pizza was delicious! The pesto was flavorful and the toppings were fresh and tasty. I especially liked the addition of pine nuts, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Akelia Brooks
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This pizza was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I would use less olive oil next time. Overall, it was a good pizza and I would recommend it to others.


Rachel Mansur
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pesto was actually really good, and the combination of flavors on the pizza was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shajeel Ali
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This is my new favorite pizza recipe! The pesto is so flavorful and the combination of toppings is perfect. I especially love the addition of pine nuts, which add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Richmond James
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This pizza was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The pesto was simple to prepare and the assembly of the pizza was a breeze. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Jamiah Abdullah2
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this pizza changed my mind. The pesto was creamy and herbaceous, and it paired perfectly with the tangy tomatoes and gooey mozzarella. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sartaj Singh
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This pesto pizza was a huge hit with my family! The basil pesto was incredibly flavorful and aromatic, and the combination of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and pine nuts was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.