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Tomato, Basil Pesto and Corn Pizza

Quick and easy to make with a prebaked Italian pizza crust and a trio of summer flavors in every slice!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time44 minutes
Course: Pizza
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basil, Boboli Pizza Crust, candy corn, cherry tomatoes, easy, mozzarella, pesto, summer
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 3 small tomatoes sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 14-oz. package prebaked Italian pizza crust (like Boboli)
  • 1/3 cup refrigerated pesto
  • 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels 1 medium-size ear of fresh corn yields about 1/2 cup kernels
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh whole or torn basil leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place tomato slices on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; let stand 20 minutes.
  • Place pizza crust on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; spread with pesto. Stir together corn, Parmesan, and sugar.
  • Top pizza with corn mixture, tomatoes, and mozzarella slices.
  • Bake at 450° for 14 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Remove from oven, and top with basil leaves.