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Gorgonzola, Pumpkin and Pear Pizza


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  • Author: Rachael Hartley

Ingredients

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  • 1 large yellow onion (very thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 ball pizza dough
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced rosemary
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 pear (halved lengthwise, cored and sliced)
  • 2/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola
  • Pesto (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and slowly cook, stirring every couple of minutes, until the onions are golden brown, jammy and caramelized.
  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sprinkle a large baking sheet or pizza stone with cornmeal. Place the ball of dough on the sheet or stone and press or roll out into a large circle. Drizzle with a teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary and garlic.
  3. Season the pumpkin with salt and pepper, and spread evenly over the pizza.
  4. Top with caramelized onion, pears, and gorgonzola. Place in the oven and bake 12-14 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted. Remove from oven, drizzle with dollops of pesto and serve.
  • Category: Main, Pizza