Pesto Flatbread Pizza Recipe
This Pesto Flatbread Pizza is a quick and delicious meal that combines creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella with vibrant pesto and fresh Roma tomatoes on crispy flatbread. Perfect for a light lunch or an easy dinner, this recipe is bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, finished with fragrant basil for an inviting touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread Base
- 4 prepared flatbreads
Cheese Mixture
- ½ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- ¼ cup pesto
- 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil, torn, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and place the flatbreads on top to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended and creamy.
- Assemble the Flatbreads: Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each flatbread surface. Add small dollops of pesto all over the top, then layer the thin Roma tomato slices evenly across each flatbread.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the assembled flatbreads in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese melts fully and the edges of the flatbreads turn crisp and golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the flatbreads from the oven and immediately garnish with torn fresh basil leaves. Serve warm to enjoy the fresh, melty, and crisp textures at their best.
Notes
- Use whole-milk ricotta for a creamier texture; part-skim versions will work but may be less rich.
- Adjust the amount of pesto based on your preference for herbaceous flavor intensity.
- For extra crispiness, bake flatbreads one at a time if your oven is small.
- Fresh basil is essential for garnish to add a bright, fresh finish—don’t skip it.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for best texture retention.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread pizza
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: pesto flatbread pizza, quick pizza, vegetarian flatbread, easy dinner, ricotta pizza, mozzarella pizza, fresh basil pizza
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