Herbaceous, zesty, and trending now — this Green Goddess Pizza is a vibrant recipe that’s also gone viral on TikTok. A basil-pistachio pesto lays the foundation, followed by ribbons of zucchini, sweet English peas and creamy burrata. Zest of lemon brightens every bite, while a finishing touch of arugula adds a peppery kick. With a crisp, golden crust and a drizzle of olive oil, this pizza is light, flavorful, and perfect for springtime satisfaction. This recipe pairs perfectly with Rich’s Roman Style Pizza Dough Balls – arriving pre-portioned and ready to thaw, proof, stretch, top and bake into authentic Roman style pizza made with double zero ‘00’ style flour!
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| Cornmeal | |
| 7 C | Basil Leaves, Loosely Packed |
| 1/2 C | Olive Oil |
| 1/2 C | Grated Parmesan Cheese |
| 1 | Garlic Clove, Roughly Chopped |
| 1 1/2 tbsp. | Pistachio |
| 1 | Medium Zucchini, Shaved Into Ribbons |
| 1 tbsp. | Fresh Lemon Juice |
| 1/4 tbsp. | Sea Salt |
| 1/4 tsp. | Red Pepper Flakes |
| 1/3 C | Shelled English Peas |
| 8 oz | Crumbled Feta Cheese |
| 2 tsp. | Fresh Lemon Zest |
| Arugula |
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Thaw and proof your Roman Style Pizza Dough Ball according to package instructions |
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Preheat oven to 500°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle with cornmeal |
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Set up a colander in your sink. In a medium saucepan, bring at least 3 inches of water to a boil. Blanch the basil in the boiling water for about 15 seconds |
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Drain water and blanched basil in colander and immediately rinse with cold water until basil is cool. Squeeze out water. You'll have about half a cup of basil |
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Place basil in a food processor or blender with the rest of the pesto ingredients and blend until smooth |
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Place pesto in bowl and stir in ¼ cup olive oil and set aside |
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Roll or hand-spread the pizza dough ball into desired shape |
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Spread pesto evenly over pizza dough, leaving a border for the crust (use any leftover pesto for pasta or more pizza) |
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Top with zucchini ribbons, shelled peas and crumbled feta |
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Sprinkle with lemon zest, and add a final drizzle of olive oil |
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Bake pizza according to dough instructions |
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Remove from oven and top baked pizza with fresh arugula and extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Slice and serve |