Pizza con Pesto Rosso
Pizza con Pesto Rosso is a vibrant Italian dish that combines the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil in a savory pesto sauce, topped with creamy mozzarella and optional halal sausage. This delightful pizza is perfect for those seeking a unique twist on traditional pizza.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Italian
600 kcal
Ingredients
- Pizza dough - 250 grams
- Sun-dried tomatoes - 100 grams
- Fresh basil leaves - 30 grams
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Parmesan cheese - 30 grams
- Olive oil - 50 ml
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Fresh mozzarella cheese - 150 grams
- Halal sausage (optional) - 100 grams
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
- In a food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create the pesto rosso.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
- Spread the pesto rosso evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
- Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute evenly over the pesto.
- If using, slice the halal sausage and place it on top of the cheese.
- Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or a pizza stone.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a minute before slicing. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.4 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in antioxidants from sun-dried tomatoes and basil.
- Provides a good source of protein from mozzarella and halal sausage.
Tags
ItalianHalalPizza