ARTICHOKE - ASPARAGUS PIZZA

ARTICHOKE - ASPARAGUS PIZZA image

Yield 8-10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large pre-baked pizza crust (room temperature)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 head of garlic finely chopped
1/2 onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1-2 cups grated mozzarella
1 cup artichoke hearts (the ones that come in prepared in olive oil w/ herbs), cut into bite size pieces
1 can asparagus spears cut into bite size pieces
Optional: 1/3 cup mushroom slices

Steps:

In a small skillet, in the olive oil over medium-high heat, sautee garlic and onion till tender. Stir in oregano, salt and pepper. Place pizza crust on pizza baking pan. Spread garlic mixture over pizza crust. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over pizza leaving 1/2 inch of the border without toppings. Distribute the artichoke hearts, asparagus and mushrooms over pizza. Place pizza on medium rack, and broil on high, (with the oven door ajar) for approximately 7 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and borders are golden brown. Remove from oven and cut into 8 or 10 even slices! Careful ... hot!