Three-Cheese Pesto Pizza Recipe

By dette

We love the bold flavor of this pizza that's a bit different from the traditional. The pesto, cheese and olive topping makes a delicious statement. Serve it as a main dish...or as a fun appetizer cut in smaller pieces. -- Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust
• 1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

Details

Servings 16
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a small skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; spread with pesto. Top with onion mixture, olives, cheeses and tomatoes.
Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 each) equals 751 calories, 42 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 1,676 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 35 g protein.
Originally published as Three-Cheese Pesto Pizza in Taste of Home June/July 2003, p39

Sweet Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a sweet red wine.