Pizza with Pesto Sauce

Step 1: Prepare the pizza dough

1. Make your favorite pizza dough from scratch using a recipe or purchase pre-made dough from the store.

Step 2: Preheat the oven

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).

Step 3: Shape the dough

1. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired shape, whether it's a circle or rectangle.

Step 4: Prepare the pesto sauce

1. For homemade pesto sauce: 
   1. 1. In a blender or food processor, combine 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup of nuts (such as pine nuts or walnuts), 2-3 cloves of garlic, and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. 
      2. Blend the ingredients while gradually adding 1/2 cup of olive oil until the sauce becomes smooth and well-blended. Adjust the consistency and taste by adding more oil or nuts if needed. 
2. If you prefer, you can use store-bought pesto sauce.

Step 5: Spread the pesto sauce on the dough

1. Evenly spread the pesto sauce onto the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.

Step 6: Add toppings

1. Add your favorite toppings to the pizza, such as sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, spinach, fresh basil leaves, sliced olives, chicken pieces, or ham.

Step 7: Bake the pizza

1. Place the pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone that has been lined with parchment paper or lightly dusted with flour or cornmeal. 
2. Place the baking sheet with the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted and slightly browned.

Step 8: Let the pizza cool and serve

1. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. 
2. Once slightly cooled, slice the pizza and serve.

Enjoy your delicious pizza with pesto sauce!