Parma Pizza Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough

   If using homemade dough, prepare it according to your favorite recipe or use store-bought pizza dough. Allow it to rise according to the package instructions, typically about 1 hour.

2. 2

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or as high as your oven allows. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

3. 3

   Roll Out the Dough

   On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.

4. 4

   Add Marinara Sauce

   Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.

5. 5

   Add Fresh Mozzarella

   Tear the fresh mozzarella cheese into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the marinara sauce.

6. 6

   Bake the Pizza

   Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

7. 7

   Add Prosciutto

   Once the pizza is out of the oven, immediately layer the prosciutto di Parma slices over the hot pizza.

8. 8

   Garnish with Arugula

   Top the pizza with 2 cups of fresh arugula, drizzling with olive oil and sprinkling salt and black pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Finish with Parmigiano Reggiano

   Using a microplane or cheese grater, shave 1 oz of Parmigiano Reggiano over the pizza before slicing and serving.