Herb-Infused Pesto Pizza Sauce

A flavorful herb-infused pesto pizza sauce that adds a burst of freshness to your homemade pizza. Perfect for a 4-person pizza night.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)

Ingredients(scaled)

  • 1 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ½ 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cloves garlic
  • ½ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Add Parmesan cheese and pulse to combine.
  3. While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse a few more times to blend.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Spread the herb-infused pesto pizza sauce on your pizza dough before adding toppings.
  7. Enjoy your homemade pizza with a burst of fresh herb flavors!
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
calories320
protein6g
carbohydrates4g
fat32g

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