Pesto Pizza Recipe

We love making pizza at home. It’s one of the few meals that I think is worth the extra effort. We’ve spent a lot of time discovering our favorite style, and then nailing down how to reliably reproduce it. We prefer pizzas thin, but not too crisp, and definitely not too greasy! This easy pesto pizza recipe ticks all the boxes, and then some. It requires just a handful of ingredients, and is a breeze to make if you already have pizza dough in the freezer.

Video: How to make pesto pizza

Because it’s easiest to learn how to make pizza by watching, here’s a step-by-step video! In the video above, we’ll show you exactly how to make pesto pizza, from dough to baking.

How to make pesto pizza

Our love of homemade pizza is also one of the few excuses I have for kitchen uni-taskers (sorry, Alton!). We’ve found that if you’re going to make pizza often, a pizza stone is a must. Pizza stones absorb moisture as the pizza bakes, which makes for a crunchier crust. If using a pizza stone, you’ll need to pop it in the oven while it’s pre-heating. A word of warning though: pizza stones have a tendency to break in half, so make sure to follow our care instructions! When making this pesto pizza recipe, we’d encourage you to keep things simple and not add on additional toppings. The homemade pesto really shines here, and the tomatoes add just the right pop of freshness. However, if you’re dying to add on more toppings like onions or peppers, sauté them until they’re slightly tender before adding them to your pizza. This will ensure that your toppings get fully cooked in the oven, and will remove some of the moisture from the veggies (which is essential for maintaining that perfectly crisp crust!). Serve this homemade pesto pizza recipe with a side salad or some roasted vegetables. It’s best eaten right away, but you can easily reheat this pizza in a skillet on the stove or in the oven. Avoid microwaving leftovers, as your pizza may become a little rubbery while being reheated.

Looking for more homemade pizza recipes?

Alex and I have made a lot of pizza over the years. A few of our favorite recipes are:

Caramelized Onion & Brussels Sprouts PizzaBest Margherita PizzaVeggie Supreme PizzaBest Ever Taco Pizza Easy Pita PizzasArtichoke & Cherry Tomato Pizza Roasted Poblano and Corn PizzasVeggie Pizza with AvocadoItalian Pizza with PestoBest Anchovy Pizza Egg Pizza with ScallionsVeggie Pizza with AvocadoBest Mexican PizzaKale & Pistachio PizzaOur Best Vegan Pizza KitchenAid Pizza Dough RecipeHow to Clean a Pizza Stone Homemade Pizza SauceBreakfast Pizza with Scrambled Egg