Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza: An Easy Indulgence for Home Cooks
Experience a delightful combination of creamy ricotta and savory prosciutto on a crispy pizza base with this easy recipe perfect for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces prosciutto, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the dough.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and slices of prosciutto.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For a different flavor, add arugula on top after baking.
- You can substitute the prosciutto with other cured meats if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Prosciutto Ricotta Pizza, Easy Pizza Recipe, Homemade Pizza