Asparagus and Prosciutto Pizza

This next recipe is an oldie but goodie in my cookbook. I discovered this recipe 5 or 6 years ago and it is delicious and a different way to use asparagus! The original recipe called for fancy cheeses that they average single teacher can't fit in the budget. So I tweaked it and incorporated some more affordable cheeses. Also if you don't care to buy a pack of prosciutto, consider going to the deli and having them slice it for you. Since it is supposed to be cut super tihn, you might save some money by buying it by the slice/pound!  It may sound strange at first, but trust me....once you make it you will be in love! 

Asparagus and Prosciutto Pizza

fresh pizza dough (Publix and Trader Joes carries it)
10-12 asparagus spears(buy them thin......not sure how well the thick ones would do)
3-4 slices prosciutto(cut into pieces)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1-2 cups mozzerella cheese
salt/pepper to taste


Preheat oven to 375.
Sprinkle cookie sheet with flour or corn meal. Work out pizza dough to fill a cookie sheet.....a rectangle shape works best for this pizza bc of the asparagus. Spread ricotta cheese and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Lay asparagus across pizza leaving a little space between each spear. Sprinkle prosciutto over top. Cover with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.