Caramelized Onion & Artichoke Pizza

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• cornmeal, for pan
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cups frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and sliced
• 1 cup sliced red bell pepper, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought frozen or from local pizza shop)
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 set oven rack in lowest position; preheat oven to 500°f (or the highest setting).
• 2 sprinkle a pizza pan or baking sheet generously with cornmeal; set aside.
• 3 heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
• 4 add onions & red pepper strips and cook, stirring, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes.
• 5 add artichoke hearts, rosemary, and a sprinkling of crushed red pepper flakes, (if you choose.)
• 6 continue to cook, stirring, until the artichokes are tender, about 5 minutes.
• 7 remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
• 8 on a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14-inch circle or a 15-by-10-inch rectangle.
• 9 transfer the dough to the prepared pan.
• 10 distribute the onions and artichokes over the dough; add another sprinkling of crushed red pepper flakes(if you choose.).
• 11 bake the pizza for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bottom and edges are browned.
• 12 sprinkle cheese over the top, slice and serve.
• 13 serve cheese on the side, a salad of baby greens salad with a vinaigrette dressing, a loaf of crusty rustic warm bread slathered with butter and a fruit salad.