Prosciutto & Herb Pizza with Homemade Tomato Sauce

Transform your usual pizza night into a pizza party! With a few tools, some essential ingredients and a little work, you can proudly create a delicious and unique family tradition.

Pizza Dough

Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl and whisk in the yeast. Make a well in the centre and pour in the water. Mix with your hands until the dough comes together.

On a lightly floured work surface, knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Divide into two balls and place in two separate lightly oiled bowls. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.

Tomato Sauce

Meanwhile, in a 4.3 L Stainless Steel Rondeau over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and ground fennel. Cook, while stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Adjust the seasoning. Remove from the heat.

Assembly

With the rack in the lowest position, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

In a small food processor, blend the ricotta, Parmesan and garlic with ¾ cup of the herbs until incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

On a floured surface, deflate one pizza dough using the tip of your fingers. Stretch the dough using your hands until it forms a 12 inches circle. Transfer the dough onto a 33 cm Pizza Pan. Top with ¾ cup (180ml)  of the tomato sauce, leaving a 1-inch border all the way around. Top with half of the ricotta-herb mixture in dollops and half of the mozzarella.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the dough is golden and the cheese is melted. Slide the pizza off of the Pizza Pan and onto a serving dish. Top with 6 slices of prosciutto and sprinkle half of the remaining herbs. Repeat with the second ball of dough and the remaining toppings.

Serve the pizza drizzled with fresh basil leaves and chili oil or sprinkled with red pepper flakes, if desired.

Note

Freeze or reserve the remaining sauce for pasta or future pizza parties.