Presto Pesto Pizza

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Grilling

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup uncooked grits or polenta, for rolling the dough
  • 1 ball prepared pizza dough, at room temp
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto (see recipe)
  • 1/2 cup Tomato-Basil Base (see recipe)
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 2 tbsp. pine nuts
  • Kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill, roll out, and shape the dough, and grill the first side of the crust per the master instructions. Use tongs to transfer it to a peel or rimless baking sheet. Flip the crust to reveal the grilled side.

  2. Spread the entire surface with the pesto. Cover the surface with the Tomato-Basil Base and top with the cheese.

  3. Finish grilling the pizza per the master instructions.

  4. Remove from the grill, garnish with the pine nuts, and season with salt and pepper. Slice and serve immediately.

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