Mena's Prosciutto and Basil Pizza Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 pizza

Mena's Prosciutto and Basil Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

2 ounces prosciutto

chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

or as needed

1 refrigerated pizza crust

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

3 ½ tablespoons water

1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano

½ teaspoon white sugar

1 pinch salt

2 large cloves garlic

minced

1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

8 leaves basil - stacked

rolled into a cigar shape

and thinly sliced

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).

Step 2

Place prosciutto in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until crisp about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

Lightly oil a pizza pan baking sheet or baking stone. Press pizza dough out onto the pan spreading to the edges but avoiding pulling the dough apart.

Step 4

Combine tomato paste water oregano sugar and salt in a small bowl. Spread an even layer over the dough. Reserve remaining mixture for use on another pizza. Sprinkle minced garlic over the sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella on top then the fried prosciutto then the rest of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle sliced basil leaves over pizza.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese and crust are lightly browned 8 to 10 minutes. Let pizza cool for 3 to 4 minutes slice and serve.

Nutritional Information

Mena's Prosciutto and Basil Pizza Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 303

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.4g 33%

Carbohydrates: 30g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 6.8g

Fat: 13g 20%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 27%

Cholesterol: 32.2mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 672.9IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 7mg 12%

Folate: 8.3mcg 2%

Calcium: 312.6mg 31%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 22.4mg 8%

Potassium: 333.7mg 9%

Sodium: 981mg 39%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 117.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.