Prosciutto Pizza Recipe

 

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 2 servings

Yield: 1 pizza

Experience the delightful combination of prosciutto, creamy burrata, and peppery arugula on a perfectly baked pizza crust. This recipe emphasizes quality ingredients and simple preparation, resulting in a harmonious and flavorful dish.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon water
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (175 grams) ball store-bought or homemade pizza dough
• 3 ounces burrata cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 thin slices prosciutto, torn in half lengthwise
• 1/2 cup lightly packed arugula leaves
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps to Make It

1. Gather the ingredients.

2. Prepare the Tomato Sauce:

   • Mix the tomato paste with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Add salt to taste. Stir to combine, adding a bit more water if needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.

3. Prepare the Pizza Dough:

   • Preheat your pizza oven to 800 F. If using a home oven, see the instructions below.
   • Dust a pizza peel with plenty of flour and flour your hands. Gently stretch the pizza dough into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter and place it on the well-floured peel.

4. Assemble the Pizza:

   • Using the back of a spoon, gently spread the tomato sauce onto the dough, leaving the outer edge bare.
   • Evenly distribute the burrata cheese pieces over the pizza.

5. Bake the Pizza:

   • Quickly slide the pizza into the oven. Bake until the crust has risen and the cheese is bubbly, about 2 minutes in a pizza oven. Look for light charring at the edges of the crust. In a home oven, bake for 8-10 minutes at 500 F on a preheated pizza stone or steel.
   • Remove the pizza from the oven.

6. Add Toppings:

   • Layer the prosciutto and arugula evenly on the pizza.
   • Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to taste.
   • Top with shaved Parmesan cheese.

7. Serve:

   • Slice the pizza and serve immediately.

Tips for Using a Home Oven

• Preheat Setup: Position your oven rack in the second-highest slot. Place a cast-iron pan (12 inches or larger) upside-down on the rack and heat the oven to its maximum temperature. When the oven and pan reach their max temperature, switch the oven to broil, then slide the pizza onto the preheated iron surface.
• Pizza Stone or Steel: Alternatively, use a pizza stone or steel. Preheat the stone in the oven to 500 F. Bake the pizza for 8-10 minutes. Avoid using the broil function with a pizza stone, as it may crack.

Enjoy your prosciutto pizza with its delightful combination of flavors and textures!