Pesto Genovese & Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Bread Pinwheels
Make Pesto Genovese & Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Bread Pinwheels, an Italian appetizer recipe with store-bought pizza dough, olive oil, garlic powder. It has about 45 min, about 300 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Pesto Genovese & Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Bread Pinwheels is an Italian appetizer recipe that takes about 45 min, makes 8 servings, has about 300 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonPesto Genovese & Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Bread Pinwheels ingredients
- 1 lb store-bought pizza dough
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.75 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup fresh basil pesto
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
How to make Pesto Genovese & Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Bread Pinwheels
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the 1 lb store-bought pizza dough into a large rectangle, approximately 10x14 inches.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil and 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder. Brush this mixture evenly over the entire surface of the rolled-out pizza dough.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine 0.75 cup ricotta cheese, 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 0.5 cup fresh basil pesto, 0.25 teaspoon salt, and 0.125 teaspoon black pepper.
- Spread the ricotta-pesto filling evenly over the entire surface of the pizza dough, leaving a small 1/2-inch border along one of the long edges.
- Starting from the long edge opposite the border, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam gently to seal it securely.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12-14 equal 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange the pinwheels cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about an inch between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and cooked through. The cheese filling should be bubbly.
- While the pinwheels bake, prepare the garlic butter: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 0.25 cup unsalted butter. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, and 0.25 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes.
- Once the pinwheels are out of the oven, immediately brush the warm garlic butter generously over the tops and sides of each pinwheel.
- Serve warm and enjoy these flavorful, cheesy pinwheels as a delightful appetizer or side dish.
Pesto Genovese & Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Bread Pinwheels FAQ
How do I make Pesto Genovese & Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Bread Pinwheels?
Make Pesto Genovese & Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Bread Pinwheels by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Pesto Genovese & Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Bread Pinwheels?
The main ingredients include store-bought pizza dough, olive oil, garlic powder, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, grated. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Pesto Genovese & Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Bread Pinwheels take?
This recipe takes about 45 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Pesto Genovese & Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Bread Pinwheels?
Recipe Genius estimates about 300 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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