Recipe: Mixed Pepper Pesto and Pesto Pizza (blender)

MIXED PEPPER PESTO

1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Place garlic in blender jar. Blend at STIR until minced, about 5 to 10 seconds.

Add all remaining ingredients. Blend at CHOP until thoroughly mixed, about 15 to 25 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar, if necessary.

Serve on pasta, pizza, chicken, or seafood.

Yield: 1 1/2 cups; 6 (1/4 cup) servings

PESTO PIZZA:
Bake 12-inch pizza crust at 425 degrees F about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with pesto. Add cheese, cooked meat, and other favorite toppings. Return pizza to oven and bake at 425 degrees F about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust
is golden brown.

Source: Kitchenaid