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Asparagus White Pizza with Prosciutto and Herb Pesto

Close-up of a slice of Asparagus White Pizza topped with melted cheese, bright green asparagus spears, and crispy bacon.
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Make a light, spring-forward dinner with this crispy thin crust pizza featuring fresh asparagus ribbons, salty prosciutto, and a bright, garlicky herb pesto.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 bunch thin asparagus, woody ends snapped off
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 1 cup fresh arugula

Instructions

  1. Prepare the herb pesto: Combine olive oil, minced garlic, basil, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper in a small food processor or use a mortar and pestle. Pulse or grind until a coarse paste forms. Set aside.
  2. Preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven while preheating.
  3. Prepare the asparagus: Use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus spears into thin ribbons. Set aside.
  4. Stretch or roll your pizza dough into a thin, approximately 12-inch circle. Place it on a lightly floured pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Assemble the base: Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses over the ricotta.
  6. Top with asparagus ribbons. Drizzle about half of the prepared herb pesto over the cheese and asparagus.
  7. Bake the pizza for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Remove the pizza from the oven. Immediately arrange the slices of prosciutto over the hot pizza. Top with the fresh arugula.
  9. Drizzle the remaining herb pesto over the arugula before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For an extra crispy thin crust, bake the dough plain for 3 minutes before adding toppings.
  • If you do not have prosciutto, thinly sliced speck works well as a substitute.
  • Use fresh, thin asparagus spears for the best results when creating ribbons.

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Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/asparagus-white-pizza-recipe/

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