Introducing the Traybaked Pesto Pizza Pie

I'm excited to kick off today's tutorial by sharing with you a brilliant recipe from my new cookbook, 5 Ingredients: Mediterranean. This recipe is for a traybaked pesto pizza pie that is both delicious and easy to make. It's the perfect dish for a quick weeknight dinner or for entertaining friends and family.

To make this pizza pie, you'll only need 5 simple ingredients: pesto, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, pizza dough, and fresh basil. These ingredients come together to create a burst of Mediterranean flavors that will leave you craving for more.

The key to the success of this recipe is the traybaking method, which creates a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese. It's a unique twist on traditional pizza that will wow your taste buds!

So, without further ado, let's dive into the recipe and create this unbelievably tasty pesto pizza pie.

Traybaked Pesto Pizza Pie - Final Product

Ingredients - Pesto, Mozzarella Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Pizza Dough, Fresh Basil

Step-by-Step Instructions

Firstly, I'm going to plunge into the step-by-step instructions for creating this delicious traybaked pesto pizza pie.

1. Start by preheating your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

2. Roll out your pizza dough on a baking tray.

3. Spread a generous amount of pesto on the pizza dough.

4. Top the pesto with slices of mozzarella cheese.

5. Add halved cherry tomatoes on top of the cheese.

6. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Once the pizza is out of the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves.

8. Slice the pizza into wedges and serve hot.

This traybaked pesto pizza pie is a crowd-pleasing dish that will impress your family and friends. It's perfect for sharing and enjoying together.