Recipe Name Pesto Cheese Pizza Submitted by service learning Recipe Description Whole-wheat based pizza makes it a healthy and filling meal. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 8 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 28

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 crust Whole Wheat Pizza Crust 32 tablespoons basil leaves (2 cups packed) 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted 1/4 cup grated parmesan 3 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin 2 tablespoon water 1 clove garlic quartered 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1/4 cup Ricotta Cheese, part skim 1/4 cup, shredded shredded mozzarella cheese (low-fat) Steps Sequence Step 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2 Grease a pizza pan and spread dough evenly onto pan. Set aside. 3 To make pesto, place basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, oil, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse a few times, then blend until fairly smooth, occasionally scraping down the sides. 4 Spread 1/4 cup pesto onto pizza dough, covering evenly. Put remaining pesto in a tightly sealed container and store in the refrigerator. 5 Spread ricotta on top of pesto (it may not cover entire pizza). Sprinkle mozzarella on top. 6 Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.