Pizza with asparagus and sauce
Description
The combination of several types of cheese and asparagus, along with rich "Pesto," will definitely appeal to your taste. The process is quite simple, and even a kitchen beginner can manage it with step-by-step guidance. For extra flavor, you can add some olives, capers, or sun-dried tomatoes to the filling. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water, add oil, salt, and sifted flour. Knead the dough and let it rise in a warm place. In a blender bowl, combine nuts, garlic, grated Parmesan, and washed and dried basil. Add a little oil and blend until smooth, adding more oil as needed.
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Step 2
2. Combine the ricotta with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 3
3. Wash the asparagus, trim the ends, and cut into small pieces. Once the dough has risen and all the ingredients are ready, you can proceed to assemble the asparagus and pesto pizza.
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Step 4
4. Divide the dough into 2-3 parts and roll each part out. Place the asparagus on top and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about 5 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Next, place slices of mozzarella and some ricotta on top, distribute the olives if using. Return the pizza to the oven and bake until golden, about 5-8 minutes. Here's what you get.
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Step 6
6. Using a spoon, spread the "Pesto" sauce on the pizza.
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Step 7
7. Cut into portion pieces and serve.