Pizza with Asparagus and Smoked Ham

Name: Pizza with Asparagus and Smoked Ham
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 454 grams asparagus--peeled, trimmed to 5-inch lengths and halved lengthwise; 237 milliliters 1/4 pound mild provolone or Fontina cheese, shredded; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 454 grams pizza dough, at room temperature; 2 Tbsps freshly grated Asiago, Parmesan or sharp provolone cheese; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 smalls scallions, sliced; 227 grams smoked ham, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks

Pizza with Asparagus and Smoked Ham might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 31g of protein, 21g of fat, and a total of 538 calories. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, sharp provolone cheese, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 50

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Preheat a pizza stone or generously oil a large baking sheet.

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Cooking Oil

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Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet.

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Olive Oil

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Add the asparagus and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; transfer to a bowl.

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Asparagus

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Add the ham and scallions to the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.

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Let cool slightly.

Add half of the shredded cheese.

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On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch the dough to a rough 14-inch round.

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Roll

Transfer the dough to a floured pizza peel or rimless cookie sheet, or to the oiled baking sheet. Top the pizza with the asparagus mixture, leaving a 1-inch border of dough.

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Brush the border with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Scatter the grated cheese and the remaining shredded cheese over the top.

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Slide the pizza onto the hot stone, if using, and bake for about 10 minutes on the stone or 16 minutes on the baking sheet, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

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Transfer the pizza to a rack and let cool slightly before serving.

Wine Recommendation: A clean, light white, such as the 1997 Torres Via Sol from Spain or the 1997 Domaine de la Jalousie Sauvignon from France, is a refreshing choice.

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Servings:

454grams

asparagus--peeled, trimmed to 5-inch lengths and halved lengthwise 237milliliters

1/4 pound mild provolone or Fontina cheese, shredded 1Tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil 454grams

pizza dough, at room temperature 2Tbsps

freshly grated Asiago, Parmesan or sharp provolone cheese 4servings

Salt and freshly ground pepper 3smalls

scallions, sliced 227grams

smoked ham, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. One wine you could try is Barone Ricasoli Colledila Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 85 dollars.