Forget store bought or take out pizza and make this Prosciutto Arugula Pizza for pizza night. The salty prosciutto and peppery arugula pair nicely with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. This is one of my favorite pizza combinations! 

Prosciutto Arugula Pizza on a cutting board.

PROSCIUTTO ARUGULA PIZZA

We are back from sunny Florida and I am trying to get back into the swing of things.

I will admit this time around it has been extremely hard to come back to reality.

I am not totally sure why but I just haven’t been able to get myself back into the groove.

Today’s Prosciutto Arugula Pizza definately helps a little!

This is one of my favorite pizza combinations that we make at home.  

When I lived in Chicago Mariano’s was my favorite grocery store.

One of the pizzas that they sold was a combination very similar to today’s Prosciutto Arugula Pizza.

 I really like topping pizza and flatbreads with arugula like in this Warm Pear Brie Arugula Naan. 

I love the salty prosciutto paired with the peppery arugula, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

The pizza crust is brushed with an olive oil and garlic combination which gives the crust good flavor.

I also tossed the arugula with a little drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice adding a touch of sweetness.

Prosciutto Arugula Pizza piece cut.

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THIS PROSCIUTTO ARUGULA PIZZA?

PIZZA CRUST

OLIVE OIL

GARLIC

MOZZARELLA CHEESE & PARMESAN CHEESE 

ARUGULA 

LEMON JUICE

PROSCIUTTO

Prosciutto Arugula Pizza slice of pizza.

HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS ARUGULA PIZZA?

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

MIX OLIVE OIL: In a small bowl mix together the 1 Tablespoon olive oil and the 2 minced garlic cloves. Using a brush spread the garlic olive oil mixture evenly on top of the pizza crust.

SPRINKLE WITH CHEESE & BAKE: Sprinkle the 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the pizza crust and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is just browning.

DRESS THE ARUGULA: While the pizza cooks mix the arugula, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, salt, a dash of pepper and lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.

TOP THE PIZZA CRUST: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with a layer of arugula, prosciutto and then the freshly shredded parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Prosciutto Arugula Pizza with arugula on the pizza.

OTHER ARUGULA RECIPES YOU MGHT LIKE: 

ARUGULA SALAD WITH CAPERS

LEMON ARUGULA SALAD WITH PINE NUTS 

FARRO ROASTED BEEF ARUGULA SALAD 

CHICKPEA PASTA RECIPE WITH ARUGULA AND FETA

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD

 Prosciutto Arugula Pizza with logo.

OTHER PIZZA AND FLATBREAD RECIPES:

MEXICAN PIZZA

SPICED BEEF HUMMU PITZ PITZA

GREEK BEEF PITA PIZZA

MEDITERRANEAN NAAN PIZZA

MEDITERRANEAN FLATBREAD

MEDITERRANEAN NAAN BREAD PIZZA

Prosciutto Arugula Pizza - so good

Prosciutto Arugula Pizza

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes

Forget store bought pizza and make this Prosciutto Arugula Pizza for pizza night. The salty prosciutto and peppery arugula pair nicely with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. This is one of my favorite pizza combinations!

Ingredients

  • 1 - 12 inch pizza crust of your choice {homemade or store bought}
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil + 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of pepper
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 oz. prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl mix together the 1 Tablespoon olive oil and the 2 minced garlic cloves. Using a brush spread the garlic olive oil mixture evenly on top of the pizza crust.
  3. Sprinkle the 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the pizza crust and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is just browning.
  4. While the pizza cooks mix the arugula, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, salt, a dash of pepper and lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
  5. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with a layer of arugula, prosciutto and then the freshly shredded parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

You can use more prosciutto if you like to have more on your pizza.
Another option to pizza dough is to use Naan. Some brands {Stonefire being one} make a pizza naan that works great.

About Julia

I'm Julia. Wife, mom to three growing boys, lover of food. Here you will find quick & easy weeknight meal ideas, kid-friendly recipes and a few sweet treats. My roots are from the Mediterranean and many of my recipes incorporate those flavors!

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7 Comments

  1. Jessica @ Stuck On Sweet says:

    One of my favorite pizza combos – you’ve inspired me to make it at home instead of always getting it at restaurants!

  2. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says:

    I love prosciutto on pizza! This wouldn’t last long at our house!