photo: geoff george ; recipe: a. hagan

Pear & Gorgonzola Pizza

Serves: 6-8 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
1 ready made pizza crust
1⁄2 cup (120mL) pesto sauce
2 pears, thinly sliced, peeled or unpeeled
1⁄2 cup (120mL) Gorgonzola, crumbled

1. Spread pesto sauce over pizza crust.
2. Place sliced pears over pesto in a single layer.
3. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the pears.
4. Bake at 350° until cheese bubbles and browns slightly (approximately 15 minutes). Serve warm.


    Nutritional Information Per Serving

    Energy

    343Cal

    1435 kj

    Protein

    13g

    Total Fat

    13g

    Trans Fat

    0g

    Cholesterol

    14mg

    Carbohydrates

    46g

    Dietary Fibre

    4g

    Sodium

    535mg

    Sugar

    8g



    VINI VERGANI recommends: Rosso Conero DOC, 2006
    Producer: LE TERRAZZE, Numana, 100% Montepulciano
    Degustation notes: Ruby red color with garnet red reflections; notes of cassis jam and black cherries; the right amount of energy and plenty; tannin, sweetness and fruitiness are well integrated; lasting warm and unctuous finish.




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