"prosciutto & arugula pizza with melty mozzarella, parmesan, crispy prosciutto & dressed arugula."
Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza w. Red Sauce
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 20mins
Serves or Makes: 8
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ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon Dried Basil
- 1/2 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 12 oz Pizza Dough
- 1/4 cup Flour, sprinkling
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella
- 3 oz Prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano, or grated parm
Method
Step 1
Make Pizza Sauce*: In a large saucepan, heat 1tbs olive oil. Add chopped onion to the hot oil. Cook onion for about 10 minutes until softened and browning. Add chopped garlic & stir about a minute. Add crushed tomatoes & dried seasonings (1tbs oregano, ½tbs garlic powder, 1tbs dried basil). Stir. Let simmer at least 10 mins. When finished simmering, blend in blender until smooth.
Step 2
Preheat oven as high as it can go with a baking sheet inside. Leave pizza dough out on counter for 30 minutes or while oven is preheating.
Step 3
Bake Pizza: Pizza dough should still feel cold, but less stiff. Dust dough with flour and coat very lightly. Press out dough with your hands and then roll with rolling pin (or try a pizza toss). Once dough is rolled out, remove HOT baking sheet & be careful. I use the bottom of the baking sheet as a pizza stone. Lightly drizzle with olive oil or spray. Lay rolled out pizza onto the hot pan -be careful- it will already start cooking.
Step 4
Add Toppings: Put about 1 cup pizza sauce on dough. Top with 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella & 2-3oz prosciutto slices placed around. Sprinkle with parm reg. Work fairly quickly. Place pizza in oven (careful). Bake 10-15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheesy is fully melted.
Step 5
Dress Arugula: While pizza is baking, dress arugula. In a bowl add ¼ cup balsamic vin. ½ cup extra virgin olive oil & 1tbs yellow mustard. Whisk until completely combined. Pour over arugula and toss until coated. You don’t have to use it all.
Step 6
When pizza is finished baking, top with arugula & cut into slices. Serve!
Step 7
Notes: *You can make the pizza sauce any time in advance & freeze. Or leave in airtight container in the refrigerator 5-7 days or so. The longer it simmers, the better flavor, and if you refrigerate for a night or four, it is even better. It will thicken in the fridge, that is okay you can still use it directly from the refrigerator. *Feel free to use fresh oregano or basil *You can use regular store bought dough, or your favorite pizza dough!