Pizza With Spring Onions and Fennel

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   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees, preferably with a baking stone in it.

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   Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet, and add the onion and about 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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   Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about five minutes.

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   Add the fennel and garlic, and stir together.

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   Cook, stirring often, until the fennel begins to soften, about five minutes.

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   Turn the heat to low, cover and cook gently, stirring often, until the fennel is very tender and sweet and just beginning to color, about 15 minutes.

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   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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   Stir in the chopped fennel fronds, and remove from the heat.

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   Roll or press out the pizza dough and line a 12- to 14-inch pan.

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    Brush the pizza crust with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle on the Parmesan.

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    Spread the fennel mixture over the crust in an even layer.

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    Place on top of the pizza stone, and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges of the crust are brown and the topping is beginning to brown.

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    Remove from the heat.

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    Serve hot, warm or room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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