Vegetable Pizza with Pesto Sauce

Pasta and Pizza | Italian cuisine

⏳ Time

1 hour 40 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Vegetable Pizza with Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

Sugar - ½ tablespoon
Water - 5 fl oz
Dry yeast - 1 tablespoon
Wheat Flour - 8.8 oz
Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
Spanish onions - 1 head
Orange Bell Peppers - 2 pieces
Courgette - 1 piece
Pesto - 3 tablespoons
Grated Pecorino Pepato Cheese - 1.8 oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Sprinkle the water with yeast and sugar, and let it sit for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Sift the flour into a large bowl, adding a pinch of salt, then pour the yeast mixture and oil into the flour. Knead into a soft dough. Cover with oiled plastic wrap and leave in a warm place until the dough doubles in size.

Step 3

Place the dough on a floured surface and roll it out. Let it rest for 15 minutes to rise.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 464°F.

Step 5

Mix the diced bell pepper and zucchini with the sliced onion and olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Microwave under high grill for 10-15 minutes, turning once.

Step 6

Spread the pizza base with pesto sauce and top with the sautéed vegetables. Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle the finished pizza with grated Parmesan.