Prosciutto
Arugula Pizza
A crispy, Naples-style pizza topped with fresh arugula, savory prosciutto, and creamy buffalo mozzarella. A perfect balance of peppery greens and salty ham.
Inspired by the traditional flavors of Naples, this pizza brings together fresh, high-quality ingredients on a perfectly baked crust. By adding the delicate prosciutto and peppery arugula after the pizza leaves the oven, we preserve their fresh texture and vibrant flavors, creating a dish that feels both indulgent and light.
Ingredients
- 250 g pizza dough
- 100 g smoked cheese
- 50 g small tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 125 g buffalo mozzarella
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 4-5 slices prosciutto ham
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1Shape the pizza dough
Place the prepared dough ball on a lightly floured wooden surface. Using your fingertips, gently press and stretch the dough from the center outwards to create a uniform, circular base, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
Tip: Handle the dough gently to maintain the air bubbles that create a light, airy crust during baking. - 2Add smoked cheese
Evenly distribute the slices of smoked cheese across the surface of the shaped pizza dough, ensuring they are spread out for consistent flavor in every bite.
Tip: Using smoked cheese adds a deep, savory aroma that complements the fresh toppings. - 3Add tomatoes
Place the halved small tomatoes cut-side up onto the pizza base over the cheese. This helps the tomatoes release their juices during the high-heat baking process.
Tip: Using sweet, vine-ripened tomatoes will provide the best balance of acidity and sweetness for the pizza. - 4Garnish with basil
Distribute fresh, washed basil leaves across the pizza. The heat will infuse the aromatic oils of the basil into the toppings during baking.
Tip: Tear the larger basil leaves by hand to release their fragrance before placing them on the pizza. - 5Add buffalo mozzarella
Take the fresh buffalo mozzarella and gently tear it into smaller, uneven pieces. Distribute these pieces evenly over the other toppings on the pizza base.
Tip: Hand-tearing the cheese allows for better texture and melting compared to slicing it with a knife. - 6Drizzle with olive oil
Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the assembled pizza toppings. This helps to unify the flavors and encourages even browning of the crust edges.
Tip: A light, circular motion ensures even distribution of the oil across the entire pizza. - 7Add fresh arugula
Carefully arrange a handful of fresh arugula leaves over the hot, baked pizza crust. The residual heat from the crust will slightly wilt the arugula, enhancing its peppery flavor without cooking it too much.
Tip: Make sure to distribute the arugula evenly so every slice gets some greens. - 8Top with prosciutto
Gently layer thin slices of high-quality prosciutto ham over the arugula bed. The saltiness of the ham perfectly balances the freshness of the greens and the richness of the cheese.
Tip: Fold the prosciutto slices loosely when placing them to create volume and a better texture.
