Pizza Guide: Pesto Genovese Pizza

This page on Pesto Genovese pizza is one of over 200 unique types of Pizza I have collated into one big ‘Pizza Guide’. Feel free to look at the other pizzas here.

About Pesto Genovese Pizza

Pizza Name: Pesto Genovese

Originates from: Italy

I have tried to research exactly where they came from, or are most popular. Let me know any corrections if you disagree with the above country choice.

Pizza Type: Vegetarian

Base Sauce: White

There are two types of base sauces which distinguish different types of pizza. Red, which normally means tomato or chill sauce, and white, which is often either olive oil, cheese or a cream sauce. White sauce pizzas are referred to as Pizza Bianca, and red sauce pizzas are categorised as Pizza Rossa.

Pesto Genovese Pizza Toppings

Here is a list of the typical toppings on a Pesto Genovese Pizza. Some variations may occur from place to place.

  • Pesto Geneovese
  • Mozzarella
  • Di Bufala
  • Olive Oil

Pesto Genovese Recipes

Want to make Pesto Genovese at home? Here are some great recipes we’ve found;

https://bosskitchen.com/pizza-al-pesto-genovese/

https://idahopotato.com/recipes/pizza-genovese

Famous Quote

Every pizza is a personal pizza if you try hard and believe in yourself. – Bill Murray

Other Pizzas

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