Creamy Tomato Pesto Supreme Pizza
Creamy Tomato Pesto Supreme Pizza
37 minutes total
- Cheese
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Gatherings
- Mushroom
- Pesto Sauce
- Pork/Sausage
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This loaded pizza is all about big, satisfying flavor. Barilla® Creamy Tomato Pesto replaces traditional sauce, creating a rich base that pairs perfectly with savory sausage, pepperoni and a medley of vegetables. Each bite delivers a balance of hearty, cheesy and slightly tangy notes. With layers of mushrooms, peppers, onions and olives, this pizza brings both texture and depth to the table. It’s a crowd-pleasing option that feels indulgent yet easy to prepare, making it a great choice for a relaxed dinner or weekend treat.
Sandwich and Pizza Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 4
| 1 | Pound Dough (Store-Bought) |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Creamy Tomato Pesto |
| ½ | Green Bell Pepper, Sliced |
| 4 | Ounces Domestic Mushrooms, Sliced |
| ½ | Pound Italian Sausage, Casing Off, Crumbled |
| 2 | Ounces Pepperoni, Sliced |
| ½ | Cup Red Onion, Julienne |
| ¼ | Cup Sliced Black Olives |
| ½ | Cup Mozzarella, Shredded |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 475 °F with a pizza stone on the middle rack.
Step 2
Stretch the dough to a 13-inch diameter disc. Place on a sheet of parchment paper.
Step 3
Spread the pesto evenly, top in this order: Mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, onion, pepperoni, and sausage.
Step 4
Bake until cooked through but still light color, about 15 minutes.
Step 5
Add cheese and bake an additional 5-7 minutes.
Creamy Tomato Pesto Sauce
Barilla Creamy Tomato Pesto is a smooth blend of sun-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinegar of Modena, and Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano cheeses, delivering an irresistible taste of Italy.
What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese. Barilla’s Creamy Tomato Pesto is a red pesto made with tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar of Modena, and an array of cheeses.
What can you eat Pesto with? Barilla Pesto is a quick and easy versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce