Ham-and-Gorgonzola Pizza
8
Points® value
Total Time
23 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
13 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
This pizza tastes fancy without requiring a lot of effort. It pairs flavour-rich toppings with a store-bought crust to create a memorable meal fast. This recipe is inspired by two Italian favourites: prosciutto cotto (ham that’s been cooked, not cured) and Gorgonzola, a lovely, creamy, blue-veined cheese with a strong, piquant flavour. The crushed red pepper adds a lovely hit of heat, but you can omit it or increase it, depending on your tolerance level. Adding the basil once the pizza comes out of the oven adds a welcome fresh finish. Pair this with a simple arugula salad tossed with a light vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Whole wheat thin pizza crust
1 crust(s), prebaked
Olive oil
2½ tsp(s)
Gorgonzola cheese
4 oz, crumbled (about 1 cup)
Red onion
½ cup(s), sliced, very thinly sliced
Cooked extra lean low sodium boneless ham
4 oz, (8 thin slices, 1/2 oz each), cut into strips
Fresh basil
⅓ cup(s), lightly packed leaves, sliced
Crushed red pepper flakes
⅛ tsp(s)