Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza
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Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza
Description
The Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza starts with a pre-baked pizza dough that provides a golden, slightly crisp base. Spread with a layer of pesto, fresh mozzarella slices add creamy richness, while thinly sliced pear contributes a mild sweetness and firm texture. Fresh arugula is added before a final short baking to slightly wilt the greens and melt the cheese. After baking, thin prosciutto slices are layered on top, lending a salty, delicate flavor. Drizzles of both balsamic and white balsamic reductions add a tangy, syrupy complexity and a dash of fresh cracked pepper finishes the dish.
This pizza is best served immediately after baking to enjoy the combination of warm, melted cheese and fresh, cool toppings. Its balanced flavors make it suitable for a light lunch or appetizer. The interplay between sweet pear and savory prosciutto defines its distinctive profile.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough thawed, frozen, gluten free
- ¼ cup pesto brand Alessi
- 7 oz mozzarella cheese fresh
- 1 pear sliced, firm, red
- 1 cup arugula
- 3 oz prosciutto
- 2 tablespoon Balsamic reduction Alessi brand
- 2 tablespoon white balsamic reduction brand Alessi
- pepper fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450º.
- Roll out pizza dough and place on a greased cookie sheet. Cook dough for about 7 minutes or until it begins to brown.
- Remove from oven and brush with pesto, then top with cheese slices, pear, and arugula.
- Cook for 7 minutes more or until cheese melts.
- Top with prosciutto and drizzle with both Alessi Balsamic Reductions. Sprinkle with fresh pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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