Take white pizza to the next level with this shaved asparagus ricotta pizza. Asparagus and prosciutto sit on top of a mixture of creamy ricotta, parmesan, fresh basil, garlic, and lemon.
Have you ever had asparagus on pizza? Because if not, this is a sign that you should in the form of this shaved asparagus and ricotta pizza.
While this is definitely no the first time I’ve used asparagus as a pizza topping, it is definitely the first time I have shaved it into ribbons. The extra little bit of effort really makes it an even better pizza topping as it is easier to bite through that when it is a full cooked asparagus. And the convenient part is that you don’t have to trim off those woody ends as they make for a great handle to hold while shaving with a peeler.
Underneath those beautiful edible ribbons of asparagus, this asparagus ricotta pizza base is made from a mixture of creamy ricotta, nutty parmesan, fresh basil, zesty lemon, and pungent garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper then dollop with some shreds of fresh mozzarella and you have the perfect base for this tasty white pizza.
It looks gorgeous once it’s cooked too, I almost forgot the next step…
Once it’s out of the oven, top it off with some torn prosciutto (omit for vegetarian), more fresh basil, and a little drizzle of lemon juice. The only thing that could possibly make this pizza better is a drizzle of balsamic glaze instead but with the summer heat I wanted to keep it lighter in flavor.
So what do you say to adding this shaved asparagus ricotta pizza to your menu for pizza night? If you are feeling brave try another of my favorite white pizzas – grape and gorgonzola pizza.
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Source: Adapted from Just a Taste.
3 comments
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My presentation is never as good as yours. I am sure this pizza cooked by me would not look as good as yours.
As long as it tastes good it doesn’t matter!