Craving a quick and delicious homemade pizza? This Italian-Style Pizza recipe is perfect for beginners and busy days! Using prepared pesto and prebaked mini pizza crusts, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. With a delightful mix of mozzarella, sweet onions, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers, these personal pizzas are a treat you can whip up in no time. Perfect for a cozy dinner, just pair it with a fresh salad and some fruit to complete the meal. Let’s get cooking!

Italian-Style Pizzas

Recipe by Chef BellaCourse: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

350

kcal

Ingredients

2 prebaked mini pizza crusts
½ cup prepared pesto
⅔ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
½ cup sliced sweet onion
½ cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2: Place the mini pizza crusts on an ungreased baking sheet.
Step 3: Spread ½ cup of prepared pesto evenly over both pizza crusts.
Step 4: Layer each pizza with ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup sliced sweet onion, ½ cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms, and ¼ cup roasted sweet red peppers.
Step 5: Sprinkle each pizza with 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 7: Remove from the oven, slice, and enjoy your homemade Italian-style pizzas!

Notes

For a crispier crust, bake the pizzas directly on the oven rack.
You can substitute the mushrooms and onions with your favorite pizza toppings.
If you like a bit of spice, sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the pizzas before baking.

This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a fun weekend cooking activity. The pesto gives it a fresh and vibrant flavor, while the roasted red peppers add a sweet and smoky touch. Enjoy these Italian-style pizzas hot from the oven!

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