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Delicious Sweetheart Pizza with Crispy Prosciutto and Arugula

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A quick and easy pizza recipe featuring crispy prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, and peppery arugula for a fresh, flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 12–14 ounces (340–400 grams) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade, room temperature
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce, plain or lightly seasoned
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) fresh mozzarella cheese, torn or sliced (low-moisture shredded works too)
  • 4–6 ounces (115–170 grams) thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh arugula
  • Finely grated Parmesan cheese, optional, for sprinkling
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • Lemon juice, a squeeze, optional but recommended

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it on the middle rack early to heat up (about 30 minutes).
  2. Lightly flour your surface and stretch or roll the dough into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) circle. If it resists, let it rest for 5 minutes and try again.
  3. Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper for easy transferring to the oven.
  4. Brush the crust lightly with olive oil.
  5. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border for the crust.
  6. Distribute the torn mozzarella pieces evenly over the sauce without overloading.
  7. Arrange the prosciutto slices on top, slightly overlapping but not piled thickly.
  8. Carefully slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the prosciutto edges are crispy.
  10. While the pizza bakes, toss the arugula with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  11. Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with the dressed arugula and a light sprinkle of grated Parmesan if using.
  12. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

Keep an eye on the prosciutto after about 8 minutes to avoid burning. For extra crispy edges, broil for 30 seconds but watch closely. Do not add arugula before baking to keep it fresh and peppery. Preheat pizza stone or baking sheet for best crust texture. Let dough rest if it resists stretching.

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Keywords: pizza, prosciutto, arugula, mozzarella, quick pizza, easy dinner, crispy prosciutto, homemade pizza

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