"Two Thumbs Up" Pizza Recipe

Name: "Two Thumbs Up" Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 5 cups coarsely chopped red onions; 4 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 4; white and pale green parts only); 2/3 cup dry red wine; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup very finely chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 purchased 10-ounce fully baked thin pizza crusts; 8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
5 cups coarsely chopped red onions
4 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 4; white and pale green parts only)
2/3 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup very finely chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 purchased 10-ounce fully baked thin pizza crusts
8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Add onions and leeks and saut until tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Add wine and vinegar.
4
Cook until most of liquid evaporates and onions are brown, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes longer.
5
Mix in prosciutto, basil and cayenne.
6
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
7
(Can be made 2 days ahead.
8
Cover and refrigerate.)
9
Preheat oven to 450F.
10
Place pizza crusts on 2 large baking sheets.
11
Spoon onion mixture evenly atop crusts, leaving 1-inch border around edges.
12
Sprinkle cheese and rosemary over onions.
13
Bake pizzas until cheese melts and begins to brown and crusts are crisp and golden, about 12 minutes.
14
Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes.
15
Cut into slices and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 5 cups coarsely chopped red onions, 4 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 4; white and pale green parts only), 2/3 cup dry red wine, and more.

Yes, "Two Thumbs Up" Pizza falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

"Two Thumbs Up" Pizza

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