Pizza with Ham, Asparagus, and Ricotta

Name: Pizza with Ham, Asparagus, and Ricotta
Prep time: 37 min
Cook time: 37 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 237 milliliters fresh asparagus, trimmed; 118 milliliters diced smoked ham; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsps heavy cream; 59 milliliters olive oil; 1 Tbsp finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 454 grams pizza dough (see footnote for recipe link); 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste; 118 milliliters ricotta cheese; 1 serving salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 118 milliliters shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

Pizza with Ham, Asparagus, and Ricotta might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 79g of protein, 117g of fat, and a total of 2255 calories. This recipe serves 1. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 37 minutes. A mixture of pepper flakes, ham, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the pizza dough you could follow this main course with the Grilled Dessert Pizza as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Instructions

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

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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

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Water

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Pot

Add asparagus and cook uncovered until just tender, about 2 minutes.

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Asparagus

Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes. Once asparagus is cold, drain well and set aside.

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Asparagus

Water

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Colander

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.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Black Pepper

Fresh Herbs

Heavy Cream

Olive Oil

Ricotta Cheese

Garlic

Salt

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Bowl

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.

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Dough