Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza is sweet and savory all rolled into one. The prosciutto and mozzarella add just the right amount of salty and the sweet balsamic glaze really takes the flavor over the top. {gluten free}
This post is sponsored by Alessi but as always all opinions are 100% my own.
Isn't pizza the best dinner? It's a crowd pleaser at our house for sure so we eat it at least once a week. Although we do order pizza out fairly often, there is no replacement for homemade pizza at home. The kids love helping roll out the dough and putting on the toppings. We always make two varieties because hubby and I prefer something a little more sophisticated while the kids prefer...pepperoni and only pepperoni.
Bacon? No way. Ham on pizza? Not possible. Fresh basil? Never gonna happen. Kids!
We always opt for a premade frozen gluten-free dough. All the hard work is done for us and we just let it sit out on the counter a few hours before rolling it out.
This Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza is the perfect combo of sweet and savory. The fresh mozzarella is salty and creamy and melts just perfectly. I love the arugula for some peppery spice and color. Then we topped it with salty prosciutto an Italian dry-cured ham.
What really takes this Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza over the top is drizzling it with Alessi Balsamic Reduction. Alessi's Balsamic Reduction is made by boiling down balsamic vinegar to intensify its flavor. Alessi doesn't add any fillers or thickeners so you can feel good about feeding this to your family. In fact, it only has two ingredients. It only takes a little bit of this drizzle to add so much flavor to quick weeknight dinners like this one. For this pizza, I used both the Alessi Balsamic Reduction and the Alessi White Balsamic Reduction.
I always have Alessi's Balsamic Reduction in my pantry and use it all the time. It's perfect for drizzling on...
- chicken and fish
- roasted vegetables
- soups and stews
- salads
- cheese plates
- baked brie
- a grilled cheese
- crostini
- fresh strawberries
- avocado slices
- cocktails
This Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza is...
- sweet from the balsamic reduction and pears
- salty
- crunchy
- satisfying
- perfect for an appetizer
- easy enough for a weeknight
- fancy enough for company
- gluten free
So come on, have a pizza night each week! It's easy and the kids love it.
Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 frozen gluten free pizza dough thawed
- ¼ cup Alessi pesto
- 7 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 firm red pear sliced
- 1 cup arugula
- 3 oz prosciutto
- 2 tablespoon Alessi Balsamic Reduction
- 2 tablespoon Alessi White Balsamic Reduction
- fresh pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450º.
- Roll out pizza dough and place on a greased cookie sheet. Cook dough for about 7 minutes or until it begins to brown.
- Remove from oven and brush with pesto, then top with cheese slices, pear, and arugula.
- Cook for 7 minutes more or until cheese melts.
- Top with prosciutto and drizzle with both Alessi Balsamic Reductions. Sprinkle with fresh pepper.
- Serve immediately.
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Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
I am always in the mood to try a new version of pizza. This sounds and looks amazing. That salty prosciutto is the perfect topping!!
Karen Kelly
Love savory and sweet!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
I love this grown up version Karen! I may have to share this one with my son Sean because he loves prosciutto on his pizza. (And he's sort of grown up!)
Karen Kelly
Aw, to have grown-up sons! Hope he loves it!
Lindsey @ Lito Supply Co.
Prosciutto and arugula are my all time favorite pizza toppings, so this pizza is calling my name! Thanks for sharing!
Karen Kelly
Thanks Lindsey!
linda spiker
I should learn my lesson about viewing food blogs before I eat! Now I want pizza for breakfast!
Karen Kelly
Ha, ha nothing wrong with pizza for bfast!
Erren
I love nothing more than pizza and oh my, this recipe is wonderful! Sweet and savoury? I love it!
Karen Kelly
Isn't sweet and savory the best?
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
Yes, pizza for dinner (and lunch and breakfast) is THE BEST! And, am so loving this unique creation! I gotta admit, I've never tried any kind of balsamic on my pizza - but I'm beginning to think am missing out - big time!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
This is almost exactly my go to pizza except I put the arugula on fresh at the end. I am going to try your version this week and cook it. I know I will love it too! Perfect pizza!!
Jai Want
HMM..... DELICIOUS....I AM MAD ABOUT PIZZA THERE IS NOTHING DELICIOUS MORE THEN PIZZA LOVE IT.....
Karen Kelly
I agree Jai!
Marissa
That stretchy cheese shot! That balsamic drizzle! We have a pizza night almost every weekend and this looks like a must-try.
Danielle
This sounds absolutely delicious! Prosciutto is just so good. And that balsamic drizzle...YUM!
Karen Kelly
Yes, it's quite a combo!