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Pizza al pesto - È sempre mezzogiorno - 09/02/2024

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Pesto Pizza

Cultural Context

Pesto pizza hails from the Liguria region of Italy, where pesto originated. Traditionally made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil, this vibrant sauce adds a unique twist to classic pizza. In Italy, it's often enjoyed as a quick meal or a casual dish shared among friends. Today, variations of pesto pizza have gained popularity worldwide, with many adding their own toppings and ingredients, making it a versatile favorite in pizzerias and homes alike.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
250 g di farina tipo 0
250 g di semola di grano duro
5 g di lievito di birra
350 ml di acqua
30 ml di olio evo
12 g di sale
pesto genovese
mozzarella
prescinsêua
scaglie di formaggio
basilico
olio evo

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and still melts well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino is a flavorful alternative that can be more affordable.

pesto sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade pesto

💰Cheaper: store-bought basil pesto

Homemade can be fresher and healthier, while store-bought is convenient.

1

Prepare the dough by mixing 250 g of flour tipo 0, 250 g of semola di grano duro, 5 g of yeast, 350 ml of water, 30 ml of olive oil, and 12 g of salt.

2

Let the dough rise for 1 hour at room temperature and then refrigerate for 3 hours.

3

Roll out the dough and place it in a baking tray, allowing it to rise for another 1 hour and 30 minutes at room temperature.

4

Spread pesto genovese over the dough, cover it with mozzarella to protect the pesto from direct heat.

5

Bake in the oven at 240° for 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

rollingspreadingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking trayoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Pizzaiola al PestoPizza al Pesto
Local Name: Pizza al Pesto

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