This Easy Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza is a flavor-packed twist on gourmet flatbread, perfect for pizza night! It features a crispy cast-iron crust, tangy Gorgonzola, peppery arugula, and savory prosciutto. It’s finished with fresh basil, juicy tomatoes, and a balsamic drizzle. Topped with shaved Parmesan for a bold, salty bite, this easy homemade pizza balances creamy, crisp, and fresh in every slice.
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Easy Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza
Crispy crust, creamy Gorgonzola, salty prosciutto, and peppery arugula make this pizza fancy, fast, and full of flavor!
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
SERVINGS: 2-4
Ingredients
- Store-bought pizza dough
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 8 oz. Prosciutto slices
- 4 oz. Gorgonzola cheese, grated
- 1 Roma Tomato, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves, rolled and sliced (“chiffonade”)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Balsamic Vinegar, for drizzling
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F
- Insert an upside-down 12" cast-iron skillet or large flat cast-iron pan and heat for at least 10 minutes.
- Roll out store-bought pizza dough into a 10" circle. Transfer to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal. Add the Gorgonzola cheese. Transfer the pizza to the cast-iron cooking surface and cook for 6-10 minutes until the crust is brown and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from oven and top with Prosciutto slices, arugula, tomato wedges, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar. Add the basil at the very end.
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