I love the flavor pairing of tangy balsamic vinegar with broccoli, and I also love it with thin slices of Prosciutto di Parma. So voila! That is where the idea for this pizza came from; I decided to merge all of those taste together: the roasted broccoli florets, sweet balsamic glaze, the thinly sliced ham and some beautifully melted fresh mozzarella cheese. And don’t forget a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for heat, and some salty Pecorino cheese for a must-have finishing touch.
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Pizza with Broccoli, Prosciutto & Mozzarella
Ingredients:
- (1) 12-inch pizza crust, unbaked (either homemade or store bought)
- Olive oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 1 head of broccoli, stems and florets washed, dried and chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 4 oz. prosciutto di parma
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
- 8 oz. ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, torn or sliced
- Grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a large, straight-sided saute pan heat 1 1/2 Tablespoons of olive oil along with the garlic, anchovy fillet, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often until the anchovy fillet has melted. Add in the prepped broccoli and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a big grinding of black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Add in the white wine and balsamic glaze, and cook an additional 2 minutes over low heat. Allow the mixture to cool a bit.
- Roll the pizza dough out onto a round pizza pan. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil, followed by the torn mozzarella cheese. Next, spread the prosciutto and cooked broccoli evenly over the cheese. Top with grated cheese to taste.
- Cook the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is puffed and browned, and the cheese is melted. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
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