Prosciutto Pesto Pizza

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14

Prosciutto Pesto Pizza recipe for a quick dinner

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

27 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb prepared pizza dough ( I use Trader Joe 's fresh dough )
	3 -4 tablespoons pesto sauce ( prepared )
	1/2 cup ricotta cheese
	3 ounces prosciutto
	8 ounces mozzarella cheese , shredded
	1/2 cup chopped kalamata olive
	1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
	1 tablespoon parmesan cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

449

Sugar

Fat

23g

Pizza is deliciously comforting, and this Prosciutto Pesto Pizza recipe brings a new twist to an old classic. This fancy pizza is loaded with prosciutto, ricotta, and pesto, making it both a hearty and sophisticated meal. Served hot and flavorful, it's a piece that will become a weeknight favorite. This pizza recipe is an easy alternative to ordering takeout or dining out, as it takes less than 30 minutes to put together and provides immense satisfaction.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
2.	Dust flour over the surface where you intend to work on the dough. Take the pizza dough and flatten it on your sheet pan, using your hand. If you don't have a sheet pan, you could also shape it into a round pizza on a pizza stone or regular baking sheet.
3.	Evenly spread the pesto sauce on top of the flattened dough.
4.	Drop large spoonfuls of ricotta cheese on top of the sauce.
5.	Layer the slices of prosciutto on top of the ricotta layer.
6.	Throw the shredded mozzarella on top of the prosciutto and add the sliced olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
7.	Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top of everything.
8.	Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
9.	Allow the pizza to rest for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This Prosciutto Pesto Pizza is a delicious recipe perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner.

The combination of pesto, ricotta, and prosciutto makes for a sophisticated, restaurant-quality pie that is both easy and fun to make.

CONS

This pizza could be a bit salty for people who do not like salty food.

It’s also quite greasy and high in calories and fat.

Make sure to consume it in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this pizza doesn’t make it to the list of healthy foods, the sun-dried tomatoes contain vitamins A and C and lycopene, which may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Prosciutto, which is a cured ham, is a good source of protein, vitamin B12, iron, and zinc.
However, it also contains sodium, so it should be consumed in moderation.