Mediterranean Pizza I

Description

• Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (7-ounce) jar dried tomatoes in oil
• 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic gloves
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
• ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 (12-inch) Italian bread shell
• 3 large California avocados peeled and sliced
• 1 (3-ounce) log goat cheese

Procedures

1. Drain tomatoes, reserving oil.
2. Saute onion in 1 tablespoon reserved oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Cool.
4. Process tomatoes, remaining reserved oil, garlic, and next 4 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
5. Spread tomato pesto over bread shell; top evenly with onion, avocado, and goat cheese.
6. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
7. Serve immediately.