Spring
Asparagus, Burrata and Pesto Pizza
- Makes 1 large pizza
Author Notes
A springy pizza with an arugula pesto sauce. Topped with asparagus, burrata cheese, parmesan, eggs and watercress. —Sarah | Wisconsin from Scratch
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- Asparagus and Burrata Pizza with Arugula Pesto
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Pizza Dough
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Arugula Pesto (recipe follows)
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1 1/2 cups
burrata cheese (substitute fresh mozzarella if you can't find burrata)
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1/2 cup
grated parmesan cheese, divided
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3
large eggs
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1 teaspoon
crushed red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon
flaky salt (such as Maldon)
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1 ounce
fresh watercress (other greens such as baby arugula, pea shoots, or microgreens)
- Arugula Pesto
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4 cups
fresh arugula
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1/3 cup
extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup
fresh lemon juice
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1/2 cup
parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup
toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
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2
cloves garlic, roughly chopped (or 2 stalks green garlic, roughly chopped)
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1/2 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon
salt + more to taste
Directions
- Asparagus and Burrata Pizza with Arugula Pesto
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Grease a baking sheet or large pizza pan with cooking spray and sprinkle it with the cornmeal. Place dough in the center of the pan and spread all the way to the edges, spreading dough as thinly as you can without tearing it. Let pizza dough rest while oven heats and you prep the rest of your toppings. (hint - if you’re having trouble spreading the dough all the way to the edges, spread it as far as you can, then let it rest for about 5 minutes. After resting, it will be easier to finish spreading the dough all the way to the edges of the pan).
- Spread arugula pesto evenly over the prepared pizza dough, leaving a 1” border around the edges. Sprinkle evenly with the asparagus pieces. Break burrata into large chunks and place atop pizza, then sprinkle everything with ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Make three indentations in the toppings, then crack one egg into each. Carefully, carefully, transfer pizza pan to oven and bake at 450 degrees until egg whites are set and cheese is melty and beginning to brown, about 15-18 minutes.
- Remove pizza from oven, and sprinkle evenly with the crushed red pepper, flaky salt, and remaining ¼ cup parmesan cheese. Top evenly with greens and serve immediately.
- Arugula Pesto
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until well combined - about 30-45 seconds. Add additional salt to taste if needed. Can be made ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
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