Karen’s Shaved Asparagus White Pizza
Asparagus adds a veggie element and texture to the Perfect White Pizza!
Make 2 pizzas loaded with flavor with wonderful Shaved Asparagus with Garlic, a White Sauce underneath and Three Cheeses.
The AT-HOME Pizza Craze is on fire! Thanks to the many new Outdoor Wood Fired Pizza Oven & Portable Pizza Ovens on the market we are making the most delicious and inventive pizzas! Try making the dough from scratch ~ so much better and fresher than the ones you can buy – I’ve got a recipe for that! (I used my Thermador oven on Pizza setting.)
Asparagus – available year-round can still be found at your local farmers’ market – or grocery store.
They are tender & sweet and the perfect topping for pizza!
Easily shaved with a vegetable peeler! Glide the peeler across the stalks while on your cutting board. Cut the beautiful tops off and cut them in half lengthwise – add them to the pizza too!
Extra virgin olive oil moistens and flavors the shaved asparagus – so it will not dry out… garlic adds flavor!
Elements for the Pizza:
- Karen’s Perfect Pizza Dough (so superior to what you can buy in a store or pizza shop!)
- White Sauce ~ moistens the pizza; adds a creamy texture and extra flavor.
- Shaved Asparagus ~ for 2 pies I used 3/4 pounds of fat asparagus (4 cups shaved)
- Cheeses ~ I have used Fresh Ricotta Cheese, Shredded Mozzarella and a Truffled Cheese
Give 00 flour a try!
Mostly imported from Italy – it has an extremely fine texture that makes a very soft and flavorful thin crust. It is made from top-quality, all-natural soft wheat flour that has been milled slowly for ideal water absorption and yield.
AND – it has a lower gluten content than most flours. Some gluten-sensitive eaters might be able to enjoy it!
The “00” refers to the texture of the flour: Italian flours are classified by numbers according to how finely they are ground. I found mine at Wegmans supermarket (also available online.)
Tip: When buying Truffle Cheeses – beware of flavoring! Look for the ingredient: “Truffles” ~ not Truffle “flavor.”
If flavored – it’s added synthetic truffle flavor.
First – roll or stretch the pizza dough to an 11″ circle. Add the delicious, easy to prepare White Sauce all over.
Top with the Ricotta Dots – I use a small ice cream scoop! Dot with 3/4’s of the cheese.
My oregano is overflowing this summer!! So ~ I have trimmed some fresh sprigs and air dried outdoors on a hot day. They were crispy and dried in just one day. To use: crumble the leaves, discard the stems (I keep in a glass jar in a dark place.)
Ready to bake! I cooked on a steel pan at 525 degrees… preheated of course!
Try this recipe! Will be a favorite of yours!
Karen
Also see: Garlic Garlic Pizza!
and Grilled Pizza with Raw Garden Tomato Sauce
Karen's Shaved Asparagus White Pizza
Make 2 pizzas loaded with flavor with lovely Shaved Asparagus with Garlic, a White Sauce underneath and Three Cheeses.
Servings: 6 servings; 1/3 pie
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Ingredients
- 1 recipe Karen's Perfect Pizza Dough (See recipe) Using 2 pizza dough balls
- 3/4 pounds fresh fat asparagus cleaned, dried, shaved; tips reserved and halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic peeled and chopped
- 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
White Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter I use organic
- 2 tablespoons shallots peeled and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic peeled and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 1/4 cup milk I use whole fat
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Cheeses:
- 1 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese I use full fat
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup Italian truffled cheese (with real truffles; not flavored)
Herbs:
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (I dried from my garden)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves to add after the pizza has cooked
Instructions
- Make Karen's Perfect Pizza Dough (see recipe.) Use half of the recipe (2 balls.)
- Let the pizza balls rest at room temperature dusted with flour.
Easy White Sauce:
- Melt the butter in a heavy one quart pot. Add the shallots and garlic, cook over low heat until softened but not colored about 3 minutes. Add the flour, stir in and cook 1 more minute. Add half of the milk and the wine - bring to a boil - stirring to thicken, about I minute. Reduce heat to low and add the remaining milk and salt. Simmer stirring until a nice thickened sauce, a few minutes more. Set aside.
Shave the Asparagus:
- Lay the asparagus spears on a cutting board. Shave the stalks with a vegetable peeler - add to a large bowl. Cut off tips; cut them in half lengthwise; add to bowl.Add 3 teaspoons EVOO to the bowl with the 1 T. garlic; mix in and set aside. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 525 degrees.
Finish the Pizza:
- Roll or stretch each pizza dough round to 11". Place on 2 cornmeal dusted pizza pans. Top both evenly with the White Sauce, leaving a half inch boarder for the crust. Dot with ricotta cheese all over (can use a small ice cream scoop for perfect circles.) Top with 3/4 of the cheese (remainder will go on top.)
- Mound the shaved asparagus on top (will wilt as it cooks.) Top with remaining 1/4 of the cheese - scatter on top. Sprinkle with dried oregano. Brush the crust with olive oil if desired.
- Bake for 12 - 14 minutes - this will depend on the heat of your oven, until crispy and the cheese is bubbly; asparagus cooked with golden edges.
- Let rest 1 minute - cut each pizza into 6 rectangles and eat!
- Cooked Pizza freezes very well... wrap tightly.
Notes
Cheeses: Use the variety you like... although these three together are yummy!
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition Facts
Karen's Shaved Asparagus White Pizza
Amount per Serving
Calories
396
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
692
mg
30
%
Potassium
288
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
940
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
256
mg
26
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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