Asparagus Pizza Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus Pizza

• Pizza Dough
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Garlic Cloves
• Fontina Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Asparagus Pizza

1. Gently shape the pizza dough into a ball by pulling the sides down and folding them into the center.
2. Place the dough ball in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel, and let it rest for 20 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
4. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
5. On a lightly floured surface, gently press and stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle or your desired pizza shape.
6. Lightly dust a baking sheet with cornmeal. Carefully transfer the pizza dough to the prepared baking sheet.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic.
8. Brush the garlic oil evenly over the pizza dough.
9. Spread the prepared asparagus evenly over the dough.
10. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.