Basil Pesto Pizza
Serves: 3
Jailyn Upton
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
47
Sweetness
49
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
4 tbsp
Olive Oil6 tbsps
Raw Walnut (whole)5 cloves
Garlic (smashed)1
Sea Salt1 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar3 medium
Tomatoes (thinly sliced)Directions:
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
2
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
3
Saute on low until the onions are browned and caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
4
Set aside
5
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the walnuts and 1 cup of the oil and process until smooth, about 1 minute
6
Add the Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic and 1 teaspoon sea salt and process until blended, about 1 minute
7
Add 3 3/4 cups of the chopped basil, reserving the remaining 1/4 cup for topping the pizza
8
Add the spinach and process until smooth, about 1 minute
9
In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes
10
Add the olives and saute for 5 minutes
11
Remove from the heat, then add the balsamic vinegar and a little sea salt to taste
12
To assemble the pizzas, place the pizza crusts on two sheet pans or large round pizza pans
13
Spread the pesto onto the crusts, leaving a 1/4-inch border
14
Top with the caramelized onions, tomatoes, reserved basil, and olive mixture
15
Garnish with a little grated Parmesan if you like
16
Bake until the crusts are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes