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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