Description
Asparagus Pizza is a delightful culinary experience that combines a crispy golden crust with fresh asparagus and gooey cheese, bringing the flavors of Italy to your kitchen. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With vibrant greens and rich textures, each bite promises an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface until thin; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread olive oil over the dough, layer with mozzarella cheese, and top with asparagus.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg