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Pear and Prosciutto Pizza

Pit peppery arugula against a base of creamy, sweet caramelized onions. Also appearing: prudent amounts of salty prosciutto, cheese, and walnuts.

Cooking Light MARCH 2010

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 wedges)
Total:42 Minutes

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups vertically sliced Oso Sweet or other sweet onion
1 (12-ounce) prebaked pizza crust (such as Mama Mary's)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded provolone cheese
1 medium pear, thinly sliced

2 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin strips
Dash of freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
1 1/2 cups baby arugula leaves
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover and cook 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.

3. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet. Top evenly with onion mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Top evenly with pear and prosciutto. Sprinkle with pepper. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with nuts. Place arugula in a medium bowl. Drizzle vinegar over greens; toss gently to coat. Top pizza evenly with arugula mixture. Cut pizza into 8 wedges.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 446
Fat: 18.8g
Saturated fat: 4.9g
Monounsaturated fat: 5.1g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.3g
Protein: 16.6g
Carbohydrate: 55.5g
Fiber: 3.8g
Cholesterol: 17mg
Iron: 3.6mg
Sodium: 664mg
Calcium: 221mg

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