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.