Ham, Asparagus and Cheese Pizza is a big fav in my house. The family love it and it is ideal for picnics, and lunch boxes as well. The combination of the red tomatoes, green asparagus, black olives and cheeses on a golden brown crust makes it perfect. I use both mozzarella and cheddar for the gooey factor. Served as a main dish, it never disappoints. I have included my toppings but choose your own, broccoli, salami, peppers etc..

Ham, Asparagus and Cheese Pizza

Why buy from a shop when you can make something that's cheaper and tastier?

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Course: Main Dish, Picnic, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Bake, Ham, Herbs, Pizza, Vegetables

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Dough Rising: 1

Total Time: 1 45

Servings: People

Calories: 587kcal

Equipment

1 Rolling Pin
1 Mixing Bowl
1 Saucepan
1 Baking Tray
1 Pizza Cutter

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

3 1/2 g active dry yeast
110 ml warm water
½ tbsp caster sugar
½ tsp salt
190 g plain flour plus extra for rolling

Topping Ingredients

200 ml passata shop bought in fine
75 g ham diced
30 g chestnut mushrooms wiped and sliced
50 g black olives pitted/halved
125 g mozzarella torn into chunks
125 g cheddar grated
12 medium plum tomatoes halved
12 stems asparagus base trimmed, sliced
1 tsp sugar
30 ml olive oil
12 leaves basil
salt
ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl add the flour, salt, active yeast and sugar and combine thoroughly.
3 1/2 g active dry yeast, ½ tbsp caster sugar, ½ tsp salt, 190 g plain flour
Add the oil and the warm water and gently fold in on itself creating a dough. When the dough is slightly sticky, remove from the bowl and place on a lightly dusted surface.
110 ml warm water, 30 ml olive oil
Using your hands, knead the dough to fully activate the yeast. When the dough is smooth, place it back in the bowl and cover with a tea towel for 1 hour.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 210C/410F/Gas Mark 8
Place a saucepan on a medium heat and add the olive oil. When hot, add the passata, sugar, salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes. This helps to create an amazing flavour. Test the sauce and adjust the seasoning if required. Once thickened and tastes amazing remove from the heat.
200 ml passata, 1 tsp sugar, salt, ground black pepper
Sprinkle a little more flour over a clean work surface and transfer the dough out of the bowl.
Roll the dough into a circle approximately 30cm/12in in diameter. Place the rolled dough onto a baking tray.
Spread the passata mix over the dough leaving a little border. Add the mozzarella, diced ham, halved olives, halved plum tomatoes and the asparagus making sure everywhere is covered. Finally sprinkle the grated cheddar over the top of everything for that extra gooeyness.
75 g ham, 30 g chestnut mushrooms, 50 g black olives, 125 g mozzarella, 12 medium plum tomatoes, 12 stems asparagus, 125 g cheddar
Place in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the dough is golden brown. (depending on your oven)
Serve with basil leaves on top and with a side salad for a lovely dish.
12 leaves basil

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