Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza Recipe

This is my absolute favorite Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza. It will be a hit at any party or prepare it for a romantic evening with a little white wine (or a lot, since white wine and Arugula means Amore!). The Prosciutto and Arugula mix flavors very well to make this the best pizza.

Ingredients:

2 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto (about 4 large slices)

1/2 batch thin-crust pizza dough (I use Trader Joe's dough)

1 oz. whole Parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler

3 1/2 oz. mozzarella cheese, grated

6 oz. arugula

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp. balsamic vinegar

Flour

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat a pizza stone for at least 30 minutes to 500°F.

Gently roll out the dough into a 10-inch diameter. Dust a pizza peel with flour and place the dough on top. Brush the dough with olive oil. Scatter the onion over the dough and top with the mozzarella cheese, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone, cover the grill and bake until the crust is golden brown (about 10 minutes).

Using a pizza peel, transfer the pizza to a cutting board and cut into slices. In a bowl, toss together the arugula, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and scatter evenly over the pizza. Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise and drape over the arugula. Top with the Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Serves 2.