SHEET-PAN PIZZA WITH ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA

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You might be tempted to call this a focaccia, not pizza, and you might be right, but it probably falls somewhere in between. Store-bought pizza dough can be a real time-saver, but if you can't find it refrigerated, you'll need to plan ahead to defrost frozen dough. Defrosting is best done for 24 hours or so in the fridge - or longer, as the dough will continue to ferment and improve in flavor after a day or two. The dough is easier to stretch if it's not ice cold, so let it come to room temperature. The pancetta can be omitted for vegetarians, but the lemony herb and arugula salad on top is not to be missed.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     dinner, quick, pizza and calzones, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh or thawed frozen pizza dough, at room temperature
1/2 cup fresh ricotta (about 4 ounces)
5 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1/2 bunch asparagus (about 1/2 pound), trimmed and cut into 5-inch pieces
1 or 2 serrano or jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
4 thin slices pancetta (optional)
1/2 cup pitted and torn green olives, like Castelvetrano
Flaky sea salt and black pepper
1 cup loosely packed Italian parsley
1 cup loosely packed baby arugula
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees. Pour 3 tablespoons oil into a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet and brush to coat. (If you don't have a quarter sheet pan, you can use a larger one and aim to stretch the dough into a 9-by-13-inch rectangle.) Carefully stretch dough evenly to fill the baking sheet, avoiding creating holes or thin spots. The dough probably won't fit the baking sheet, so let it rest while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. If it still resists, layering the ingredients on top will help it keep its shape.
  • Dollop the ricotta around the dough. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and distribute evenly. Toss the asparagus with the peppers and 1 teaspoon oil; arrange randomly over the cheese. Cut the pancetta slices in half, if using, and tuck them in here and there.
  • Bake on bottom rack of oven for 15 minutes. If it seems to be darkening too quickly, lower heat to 450 degrees. Remove from oven, top with olives and return to oven for another 5 minutes until cheese is starting to brown and the crust is browned and crisp. Remove pan from the oven and immediately slide the pizza off the pan and onto a wire rack to prevent sogginess. After a few minutes, slide onto a board for serving. Season with flaky salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, toss parsley and arugula with lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. Season with flaky salt and pepper. Garnish pizza with salad and serve.

Riley Balde
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Nesta Nhleko
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This recipe is a game-changer!


Jay Larmond
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I'm going to make this for my next party.


Jarvis Tuggle
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This is a must-try recipe!


Marko Tanaka
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Rayhan Chowdhury
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Ayaz Jadoon
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Delish!


Nie Choppa
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Yum!


Favour Chimusanya
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus and arugula, and it's a delicious and easy meal.


Giovanni Lugo
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pizza was cooked evenly and the toppings were all delicious.


Dk crypto chanel
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The pizza crust was crispy and flavorful. I used a pre-made crust, but I'm sure it would be even better if I made my own.


Juliana Chidzani
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I'm not a huge fan of arugula, but I loved it on this pizza. It added a nice peppery flavor that really complemented the asparagus.


mood off boy
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use asparagus, and this pizza is definitely a winner.


Morenikeji Ajike
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover asparagus and arugula.


AR Rashedul Islam
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


super kawaii senpai
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Sabiha Amir
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The pizza crust was crispy and flavorful.


Tariq Cheema
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The arugula added a nice peppery flavor to the pizza.


Christy Behrends
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved it on this pizza.


Vikram Sindhi
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This sheet pan pizza was a hit with my family! The asparagus and arugula added a unique and delicious flavor.