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Arugula pesto pizza with tomatoes and prosciutto cut into slices.
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Arugula Pesto Pizza with Prosciutto and Tomato

This healthy Arugula Pesto Pizza is full of Italian flavors! It's gluten free and topped with prosciutto, sliced tomatoes, and mozzarella.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: arugula pesto pizza, spinach arugula pesto, gluten free arugula pizza, arugula prosciutto pizza,
Servings: 8
Calories: 186kcal

Equipment

  • Pizza Pans

Ingredients

For The Pesto:

  • 3 packed cups arugula
  • 3 packed cups spinach
  • cup walnuts or unsalted nuts of choice
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp. pepper adjust to taste

For The Pizza:

  • 3-4 roma tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 package prosciutto
  • 2 cauliflower crusts can use regular pizza crust if not gluten free
  • ¼ cup fresh basil or herb of choice for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare homemade pizza dough (if using). Otherwise use pre-made pizza dough of choice as directed.

For The Pesto:

  • Place a small cast iron skillet on the stove top and heat to medium-low. Add ⅓ cup of unsalted walnuts and toast for 4-5 minutes, stirring often to prevent them from burning. Remove from heat.
  • Place 3 packed cups each of fresh arugula and spinach, 4 cloves garlic, ⅓ cup toasted walnuts, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, and ¼ tsp. each of kosher salt and pepper in a food processor.
  • Pulse until completely combined. The mixture should resemble a ‘saucy paste’ that will easily spread onto the pizza crust.
  • Cut 3-4 Roma tomatoes into slices. Place the tomatoes between two paper towels for a few minutes to remove excess moisture which will prevent the pizza from becoming soggy as it bakes.
  • Place each pizza crust onto baking sheets or pizza pans. Spread half of the arugula pesto evenly onto each crust. Divide 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese onto each crust and arrange the tomato slices onto each crust.
  • Place the pizzas in the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes or until the crust is crispy and the cheese melted.
  • Remove pizzas from the oven and top with slices of prosciutto.
  • To Serve: Cut the pizzas into slices and garnish with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt (optional).

Notes

Feel free to use any pre-made pizza crust of choice (gluten free or otherwise). Alternately, you can use your favorite gluten free or regular homemade pizza crust recipe in place of pre-made pizza crusts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1mg