Asparagus, Ricotta & Prosciutto Pizza on the Grill
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 balls pizza dough
- 250 ml (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4–5 slices prosciutto
- 5–6 asparagus spears, thinly sliced on a mandoline
- A drizzle of La Belle Excuse Fig Balsamic Vinegar
- A drizzle of La Belle Excuse Fresh Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 180 ml (¾ cup) ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Steps
- Preheat the barbecue to medium-high heat with a pizza stone placed on the grill.
- In a bowl, toss the asparagus with a drizzle of fig vinegar and basil olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough. Shape into one large pizza or two smaller pizzas, stretching the dough until thin.
- Top with mozzarella, then arrange the prosciutto slices evenly over the dough. Add the marinated asparagus.
- Transfer the pizza to the pizza stone and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the barbecue and top with ricotta. Finish with the lemon zest and a drizzle of basil olive oil.