WHITE PIZZA W/ ASPARAGUS & HAM

white pizza w/ asparagus & ham image

Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup(s) fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup(s) oil
2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
1 pinch(es) crushed red pepper flakes
- salt and white pepper to taste
2 tablespoon(s) light cream
2 tablespoon(s) chopped herbs, i used basil, parsley and thyme
1 pound(s) pizza dough
1/2 cup(s) cooked, diced ham
1/2 cup(s) shredded white cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 550. Place asparagus in microwaveable bowl. Cover, microwave 2 mins. Drain, place in bowl w/ ice water, drain well.
In bowl, combine ricotta, oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and cream. Mix well. Stir in herbs. Sprinkle work surface w/ a little cornmeal or flour. Make a thin disk of dough uswing rolling pin. It should be about 9" in diameter.
Place dough on baking sheet. Spread ricotta mix over pizza crust. Top w/ ham and asparagus. Sprinkle w/ cheese. Place baking sheet on bottom rack of oven, bake 5 mins. Place baking sheet on top rack and bake another 5 mins or until cheese is melted and cryst is light brown.