Positively Perfect Pizza

Arugula & Prosciutto Pizza

This the perfect summer meal to make the perfect summer day. With crisp, crunchy vegetables and soft, melted cheese, it will leave your mouth watering for this irresistible white pizza.

Makes: 6 servings

Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb prepared pizza dough, preferably whole-wheat

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, halved & thinly sliced

2 oz very thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips (about 1/2 cups)

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

1 cup shredded fontina or part-skim mozzarella cheese

2 cups packed coarsely chopped arugula

1 cup chopped tomato

PREPARATION:

1. Position oven rack in the lowest position; preheat to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about the size of the baking sheet. Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake until puffed & lightly crisped on the bottom, 8-10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, prosciutto & crushed red pepper & cook, stirring, until the onion is beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
4. Spread the onion mixture evenly over the crust & top with cheese. Bake until crispy & golden & the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven & top with arugula & tomato.

 

NUTRITION:

Per serving: 306 calories; 11 g fat; 28 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrates; 13 g protein; 2 g fiber; 600 mg sodium; 140 mg potassium