Description
A simple yet elegant pizza topped with salty prosciutto, fresh arugula, melted mozzarella, and shaved parmesan on a crispy thin crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball pizza dough (12–14 oz)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6–8 thin slices of prosciutto
- 1 heaping cup fresh arugula
- ¼ cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Toss arugula with a drizzle of olive oil and set aside. Shave the parmesan and mix garlic with a bit of olive oil if using.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface. Transfer to parchment paper for easy handling.
- Brush the dough with olive oil or garlic oil. Add mozzarella evenly and place on the preheated stone or sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Top with prosciutto, arugula, and parmesan.
- Slice and serve warm. Optionally drizzle with olive oil or sprinkle red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy oven transfer.
- Add arugula after baking for best texture and color.
- Let dough rest before stretching to prevent tearing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg