Classic Italian Parma Ham
Arugula Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this authentic Parma ham and arugula pizza, featuring a blistered, airy crust topped with fresh greens, tomatoes, and salty prosciutto.
The combination of salty, delicate Parma ham (prosciutto di Parma) and peppery fresh arugula is a hallmark of Italian culinary simplicity. Added after baking to preserve their vibrant textures, these fresh toppings provide a refreshing contrast to the molten mozzarella and charred, bubbly crust of a true stone-baked pizza.
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 150 g mozzarella cheese
- 30 g Parmesan cheese
- 50 g arugula
- 60 g cherry tomatoes
- 4-5 slices Parma ham
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1Add cheese toppings
Evenly spread the shredded mozzarella cheese over the prepared pizza dough. Using a grater, distribute fresh Parmesan cheese shavings over the mozzarella to add a nutty and savory flavor profile.
Tip: For the best melt, use low-moisture mozzarella, and grate your Parmesan fresh from a block. - 2Bake the pizza
Carefully slide the assembled pizza onto the hot stone surface of the oven using a wooden peel. Bake for exactly 49 seconds until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Tip: Ensure your oven is preheated to a very high temperature to achieve that authentic charred, blistered crust quickly. - 3Add fresh toppings
Once the pizza is removed from the oven, arrange a handful of fresh arugula and halved cherry tomatoes over the cooked cheese and crust. This adds a crisp, refreshing element to the hot pizza.
Tip: Add the fresh greens only after the pizza has come out of the oven to keep them crisp and vibrant. - 4Finish with Parma ham
Finish the pizza by draping delicate, thin slices of raw Parma ham over the arugula and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle a small amount of high-quality olive oil over the top to serve.
Tip: Handle the Parma ham gently to keep the slices intact and elegant when draping.
