Pizza with Asparagus, Artichokes and Peas
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pizza shell approximately 12” round
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 8 slices of Italissimo or Zerto fresh mozzarella logs
- 10 stalks of fresh asparagus cut in half lengthwise
- 2 cloves of fresh garlic sliced
- 3 artichokes hearts canned in water sliced
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/4 tsp of sea salt (if not adding prosciutto)
- Optional- 3 slices of prosciutto torn into pieces
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350° F with rack in lowest position.
- Place pizza shell on a baking sheet coated with 1 tbsp oil to prevent sticking or use a pre-heated pizza stone.
- Place mozzarella slices evenly over the pizza crust. Optional: add prosciutto pieces.
- Arrange asparagus spears in a circular pattern with the tips facing out to the edge of the pizza.
- Add garlic, artichoke slices, frozen peas and black olives.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if not adding prosciutto.
- Bake until cheese is melted and crust is browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Optional: turn on broiler and move rack up to top position and place pizza under broiler for 2-4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and browned.
- Remove from oven, place on cutting board, drizzle with olive oil, cut and serve.