Have You Tried Pizza With Pesto Sause? Here Is How!

According to SAEDNEWS, Who doesn’t think of ordering food when hearing the name 'Pizza'? Pizza is one of the few foods that, after trying it just once, is permanently added to your list of favorite dishes. By the way, what flavor comes to your mind when you think of pizza? In this article we will explore how to make pizza with pesto sauce.

When the suggestion of making or ordering a pizza with pesto sauce is brought up, most people respond negatively. If you're one of those who resist trying pizza with pesto sauce, we recommend you stay with us throughout this article. Today, we are going to end all your misconceptions about this dish by teaching you how to make one of the most delicious types of pizza.

Ingredients for Pizza Dough with Pesto Sauce:

• 3 cups of flour

• 1 tablespoon of yeast

• 1 tablespoon of sugar

• 1 teaspoon of salt

• 1 cup of warm water

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Ingredients for Pesto Sauce and Pizza:

• 80 grams of walnuts or pine nuts

• 150 grams of basil

• 80 grams of Parmesan cheese

• 3 cloves of garlic

• 1/2 cup of olive oil

• 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper

• 6 chicken fillets

• Pizza cheese (as needed)

• Fresh basil leaves (as needed)

How to Make Pesto Pizza?

First, to prepare the pizza dough, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water and stir. Let it sit for 10 minutes to activate and foam. Then, combine the flour, salt, and olive oil in a bowl, add the activated yeast mixture, and stir until the dough begins to form. If necessary, gradually add more flour. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth, then let it rest in a warm place for 2 hours to rise and puff up.

Next, prepare the pesto sauce. To make the sauce, use a blender or food processor. Wash and clean the basil, then add it to the blender with the walnuts, peeled garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until the sauce is smooth.

Now, marinate the chicken fillets. Slice the chicken fillets, place them in a bowl, and season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Massage the seasonings into the chicken, then cook in a regular or grill pan until fully cooked. While the chicken is cooking, roll out the dough on a greased baking sheet.

Spread the prepared pesto sauce over the dough, then sprinkle pizza cheese or cream cheese on top. Add the cooked chicken fillets, place a few basil leaves on top, and optionally, sprinkle more cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes until the pesto pizza is cooked. Enjoy your meal!