Classic Pizza Margherita Recipe

Classic Pizza Margherita Recipe

  • 1 (12 inch) pizza crust or Italian bread shell
  • 3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup BUITONI® Refrigerated Pesto with Basil
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Place pizza crust on baking sheet.
  2. Spread pesto over pizza crust. Arrange tomatoes over pesto. Sprinkle with cheese and crushed red pepper.
  3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Cut into wedges.