Pizza With Ham, Asparagus, And Ricotta
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Recipe Summary Pizza With Ham, Asparagus, And Ricotta
Every once in a while I get a craving for a non-tomato sauce, or 'white' pizza. 'New pizza ideas' is always a popular food wish, and I hope this ricotta spread inspires lots of pizza experimentation in your kitchen.
Ingredients | Emperor Cookie Dough Strain1 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed½ cup ricotta cheese¼ cup olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to tastesalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste2 tablespoons heavy cream2 tablespoons chopped herbs, such as basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme (Optional)1 pound pizza dough (see footnote for recipe link)1 tablespoon flour, for dusting½ cup diced smoked ham½ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese1 tablespoon finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeseDirectionsPreheat an oven to 550 degrees F (285 degrees C).Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes. Once asparagus is cold, drain well and set aside.Combine ricotta, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and heavy cream in a small bowl. Stir in fresh herbs (if using) and set aside.To shape the pizza dough, sprinkle the countertop and dough surface with flour and lightly pat flat. Use a rolling pin to form a thin disk about 9 inches in diameter. Transfer to a baking sheet.Spread ricotta mixture over crust, top with ham and asparagus. Sprinkle with Cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses.Place baking sheet on the bottom rack of the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to the top rack and bake for an additional 5 minutes.This recipe calls for Chef John's Easy Homemade Pizza Dough.Info | Emperor Cookie Dough Strainprep:
20 mins
cook:
12 mins
additional:
5 mins
total:
37 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
1 pizza
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