Pesto Prosciutto Asparagus Pizza

Pizza cures sadness so happiness can shine bright!

We strive to make our pizzas exciting so we never get bored eating them. Using good proteins, fresh veggies and a variety of cheeses, pizza can be anything you want it to be.  It's pretty magical, isn't it?  You could use one large crust to make one pizza for sharing, or a small crust to make a more personalized pizza.  In this recipe I use whole grain naan to make my very own personal pizza.  Using this type of pizza crust gives you the fun option to either bake your pizza in the oven or grill it outside if the weather is nice! 

This Pesto Prosciutto Asparagus Pizza has some bangin' flavor power that has won over both kids and adults!  I tested this recipe out during a kid's birthday picnic party :). The combination of the basil pesto, salty prosciutto, crunchy asparagus spears and creamy mozzarella make this pizza a dinner winner-- and a healthy dinner at that!  It's important to remember when adding your toppings that you put the prosciutto on your pizza after the pizza is cooked, so the flavor and texture of the meat is preserved nicely. But, whether you decide to bake or grill the pizza, it's going to be a delicious masterpiece! ​

PESTO PROSCIUTTO ASPARAGUS PIZZA
serves 1-2

Ingredients: 

• 1/3 of a Brooklyn Bred's Ancient Grain pizza crust, 1 whole grain naan or crust of your choice
• 2 tbsp. pesto (Mezzetta Basil Pesto) 
• 2 slices of prosciutto 
• 4 asparagus spears, bottoms snapped off
• Fresh mozzarella, 3-4 slices
• Garlic powder, sprinkle
• Onion powder, sprinkle
• Italian seasoning, sprinkle
• Red pepper flakes, sprinkle (if you like it spicy) 
• Salt and ground pepper, to taste

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees or heat your grill.  If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

2. Spread pesto on your pizza crust. We use Mezzetta's Basil Pesto because it's made with real, whole ingredients, such as extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil and almonds. 

3. Add toppings to pizza- mozzarella and asparagus spears. Sprinkle entire pizza with a light dusting of seasonings. 

4.  Bake pizza in the oven for about 13 minutes or until crust gets crispy or grill your pizza for about 5 minutes. Top your pizza with prosciutto before serving.  Enjoy! 

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                                Always craving good food,
                                                    Jillian