Pizza with Ham, Asparagus, and Ricotta

Best Cheese Pizza - Pizza

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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 37 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 1 pizza

Pizza with Ham, Asparagus, and Ricotta

Ingredients

1 cup fresh asparagus

trimmed

½ cup ricotta cheese

¼ cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 pinch red pepper flakes

or to taste

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons heavy cream

2 tablespoons chopped herbs

such as basil

parsley

rosemary

thyme

1 pound pizza dough (see footnote for recipe link)

1 tablespoon flour

for dusting

½ cup diced smoked ham

½ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Four Cheese Margherita Pizza

Pizza

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 550 degrees F (285 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Spread ricotta mixture over crust top with ham and asparagus. Sprinkle with Cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses.

Step 6

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.

Nutritional Information

Pizza with Ham, Asparagus, and Ricotta

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 1129.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.7g 73%

Carbohydrates: 115.4g 37%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 13.5g

Fat: 57g 88%

Saturated Fat: 15.8g 79%

Cholesterol: 71.1mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 1367.4IU 27%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.8mg 45%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 17.4mg 29%

Folate: 50.7mcg 13%

Calcium: 271.3mg 27%

Iron: 8.1mg 45%

Magnesium: 28.4mg 10%

Potassium: 316.3mg 9%

Sodium: 2246.2mg 90%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 36%

Calories From Fat: 513.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.