Pizza with Ham, Asparagus, and Ricotta
Every once in a while I get a craving for a non-tomato sauce, or ‘white’ pizza. ‘New pizza ideas’ is always a popular food wish, and I hope this ricotta spread inspires lots of pizza experimentation in your kitchen.
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
Step: 1
Preheat an oven to 550 degrees F (285 degrees C).
Step: 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes. Once asparagus is cold, drain well and set aside.
Step: 3
Combine ricotta, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and heavy cream in a small bowl. Stir in fresh herbs (if using) and set aside.
Step: 4
To shape the pizza dough, sprinkle the countertop and dough surface with flour and lightly pat flat. Use a rolling pin to form a thin disk about 9 inches in diameter. Transfer to a baking sheet.
Step: 5
Spread ricotta mixture over crust, top with ham and asparagus. Sprinkle with Cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses.
Step: 6
Place baking sheet on the bottom rack of the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to the top rack and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
NUTRITION FACT
Per Serving: 1129 calories; protein 36.7g; carbohydrates 115.4g; fat 57g; cholesterol 71.1mg; sodium 2246.2mg.
Depriving yourself can lead to overeating , 2.00 AM snacking, and mindless eating and it’s for this reason that Riner encourages people to indulge in “fun” foods every once in a while.
Avoidance on 2.00 AM snacking and cravings , it is much important to include some fun foods (or what one may perceive as unnecessary ). Meaning , if we can be order the healthiest thing on the menu but come home and graze on chips, perhaps we really will the junk food and should have just pleased it in the first place."
When it comes to eat on evening , overeating or eating too much of the wrong item of food will make lead to bad habit on sleeping. On the flip side, a meal that is less than satiating not make leave you wanting more and resulting in reaching for an eat bad food late-night side dish even closer to bedtime .
