Pizza with pesto, Grana Padano cheese and prosciutto
- Preparation 15 min
- Cooking 10 min
- Servings 1 medium pizza
- Freezing Absolutely
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Nothing makes me happier than cooking with fresh, good quality ingredients. This is the case here with the Grana Padano cheese and the prosciutto (I can’t decide which one is the best between Prosciutto di Parma and Prosciutto di San Daniele – I love them too much both). Not only are they natural products with Protected Designation of Origin, they can always be trusted to offer authentic luxury products that respect the Italian tradition. What? All-natural and gluten-free prosciuttos that are air dried for 13 months? Ahhh it reminds me of my trip to Italy! Note: Grana Padano cheese should NEVER be called parmesan cheese. They are two different kind!
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Ingredients
- 1 ball (450 g) fresh pizza dough
- Olive oil
- Garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons parsley and basil pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Grana Padano cheese + a handful of shavings for serving
- 5 to 6 slices prosciutto (I recommend the Prosciutto di Parma or the Prosciutto di San Daniele)
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 500°F. Sprinkle a large round baking tray generously with flour.
- On a floured work surface, roll out the pizza dough to form a 12” circle. Place on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the dough with a thin stream of olive oil and spread well with your fingers. Sprinkle with garlic salt to taste.
- Add the pesto and spread well. Sprinkle pizza with Grana Padano cheese.
- Place in the oven and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let stand for 3-4 minutes.
- Place slices of prosciutto over the pizza, garnish with fresh cheese and drizzle a thin stream of olive oil!
This pizza starts with fresh dough brushed with olive oil and garlic salt, then topped with parsley and basil pesto, grated Grana Padano cheese and thin slices of prosciutto added after baking, finished with extra cheese shavings and a drizzle of olive oil.
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