Diva Licious Pesto Pizza

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This is a delicious pizza that's a combination of a pesto pizza and antipasto salad!!! Created by the pantry raiding divas for the zaar world tour ii! note: if you'd rather use fresh red bell peppers, slice 1/2 red bell pepper into rings and saute with the mushrooms. Note: purchased pesto may be used, if desired.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 425.

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Prepare pesto sauce by combining basil , pine nuts , garlic and parmesan in blender or food processor.

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Blend well.

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Slowly drizzle olive oil in blender or processor while blending , until thick.

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Season to taste with salt.

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Set aside.

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Heat a little olive oil in skillet and saute mushrooms a few minutes to increase flavor.

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Cool slightly.

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Spread pesto sauce over pizza crust.

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Evenly distribute provolone , red bell peppers , black olives and artichokes over pesto.

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Sprinkle with additional parmesan , if desired.

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Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

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Ingredients

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fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, fresh garlic clove, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, baby portabella mushrooms, provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, black olives, artichoke heart, prepared pizza crust