Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza Sauce
A flavorful and vibrant roasted red pepper pesto pizza sauce that adds a delicious twist to your homemade pizza. This sauce is perfect for a 4-person pizza night.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- 1 large red bell peppers
- 1 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- ½ 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the skins are charred.
- Remove the peppers from the oven and place them in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let them steam for 10 minutes.
- Peel off the skins, remove the seeds, and chop the roasted peppers.
- In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use the roasted red pepper pesto as a sauce on your pizza before adding toppings.
- Enjoy your delicious roasted red pepper pesto pizza!
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 160 |
|---|---|
| protein | 4g |
| carbohydrates | 8g |
| fat | 12g |
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