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Delicious arugula pesto pizza topped with fresh ingredients

Arugula Pesto Pizza

A simple yet delightful pizza topped with fresh arugula, creamy ricotta, and vibrant pesto, perfect for a cozy dinner or casual gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 piece pizza dough Store-bought or homemade.
Toppings
  • 1 cup arugula Fresh arugula for topping.
  • 1/2 cup pesto Use fresh or store-bought.
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese Mixed with herbs for added flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs Like basil or parsley, for the ricotta mix.
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Top the pizza for a melty finish.
  • to taste olive oil For drizzling on top.
  • to taste salt and pepper To season the ricotta mix.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough instructions.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
  3. Spread the pesto evenly over the pizza dough.
  4. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.
Finishing Touches
  1. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
  2. Once the pizza is done baking, remove it from the oven and dollop the herbed ricotta over the pizza.
  3. Finish with fresh arugula on top and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Serve hot from the oven. Pairs well with a light salad or a glass of white wine. Extras like pesto or olive oil can be offered on the side.