Food & Cooking Recipes Lunch Recipes Pesto Pizzas 3.2 (48) 9 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Our fresh Basil Pesto brings summery flavor to this homemade pizza. Ingredients ¼ cup Basil Pesto, (two cubes defrosted) 2 precooked store-bought pizza crusts (8 inches) 1 sliced plum tomato 2 ounces grated mozzarella cheese Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread basil pesto on each of two pizza crusts. Layer each crust with plum tomato; sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese. (Or, layer with just cheese, using 3 ounces thinly sliced fresh mozzarella.) Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet; bake until cheese has melted and crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Slice, and serve immediately. Rate it Print