Description
Crispy, thin-crust white pizza celebrates seasonal asparagus with delicate prosciutto and creamy cheese. Delightful Mediterranean flavors dance across each slice, inviting you to savor this elegant, rustic Italian-inspired culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh or frozen pizza dough
- 1/2 pound asparagus
- 3/4 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 5 ounces (about 1 1/4 cups) fresh mozzarella
- 4 thin slices prosciutto
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, freshly grated
Preparation Ingredients:
- Olive oil for brushing
- Cornmeal for dusting
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant gremolata by combining finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, and bright lemon zest. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then set aside to let flavors meld.
- Position an oven rack 6 inches from the heat source and place a pizza stone inside. Preheat to a blazing 475°F, allowing the stone to become scorching hot.
- Generously dust a pizza peel or flat baking sheet with cornmeal. Gently stretch the pizza dough into a thin, rustic circle approximately 14-16 inches in diameter.
- Drizzle the dough with olive oil, creating a glistening base. Spread a creamy layer of ricotta evenly across the surface, then season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Artfully arrange thinly sliced asparagus across the ricotta. Sprinkle a generous layer of grated mozzarella, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully transfer the pizza onto the scorching hot stone, sliding it with a swift motion. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust turns golden and crisp with bubbling cheese.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, drape delicate prosciutto slices over the hot pizza. Scatter the prepared gremolata across the top, adding a burst of fresh, zesty flavor.
Notes
- Ensure asparagus is thin and tender for the best texture, avoiding woody or thick stalks that can be tough.
- Preheat pizza stone thoroughly to guarantee a crispy, restaurant-style crust that’s evenly cooked.
- Use fresh, high-quality prosciutto added after baking to maintain its delicate flavor and prevent overcooking.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting traditional pizza dough with cauliflower or almond flour crust for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg