Pesto Pizzas

Posted by Deb Puchalla

The time's ripe to take advantage of the most abundant herb in your backyard or at the market: Basil! Instead of calling the delivery guy (I got nervous when they started calling me Mrs. Puchalla and asking how the kids were), transform basil into a quick-to-mix classic pesto with a drizzle of good olive oil, some nuts and cheese, and the whir of a food processor.

For tonight, spread it over ready-made pizza crusts and top with thick slices of fresh mozzarella and juicy red tomatoes. The result? Everyone's favorite Italian main in a pretty green dress, perfect for summer.

And since herb pots everywhere are overflowing with green greats, check out our Pesto Party post, and see all the ways we -- and new friends -- improvise ingredients for and uses of the versatile sauce.

How do you use pesto?

PREP: 10 minutes
TOTAL: 20 minutes

SEE THE RECIPE:
Pesto Pizzas

Comments

[VeggieGirl]

Pesto is such a delectable addition to pastas, sandwiches; and is even a great dip for vegetables!

[lisa]

try using the frozen bread dough as pizza crust. shape it into a rectangle and add your toppings. people will think you are a goddess!

[pickycook]

I use pesto on my grilled pizzas rather than tomato based sauce. I also love to stir in pesto to minnestrone or my vegetable barley soup. It adds that something special to the finish.