Margherita with Asparagus Pizza
Today, we bring together the simplicity of a classic Margherita with a touch of fresh asparagus for a delicious, seasonal twist.
Chopped asparagus adds a fresh, earthy flavour to this pizza, serving as the perfect green element in place of basil. The Mutti tomato sauce provides a rich, slightly tangy base that pairs beautifully with creamy, melted fresh mozzarella, a touch of low-moisture mozzarella, and Grana Padano. As the pizza bakes, the asparagus chars lightly, enhancing its natural sweetness.
This blend of cheeses, tomato sauce, and asparagus creates a wholesome pizza that’s satisfying and vibrant in both flavour and appearance, ideal for those who appreciate simple ingredients with a seasonal twist.
Margherita with Asparagus Pizza
The combination of mozzarella cheeses, Grana Padano, rich tomato sauce, and fresh asparagus offers a balanced flavour profile that’s both comforting and fresh. This pizza is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a classic with a healthy, seasonal twist.To make this pizza, gather your ingredients and follow our easy step-by-step instructions. In no time, you’ll be enjoying a slice of this delightful Margherita with Asparagus Pizza. Bon appétit! And don’t forget to explore our other home pizza recipes for more inspiration
Equipment
- Outdoor Pizza Oven, Pizza Steel, or Stone (if using a home oven)
- 1 Pizza Peel
- 1 sauce ladle
- 1 wooden chopping board or peel for prep and serving
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough ball
- 1 ladle of pizza sauce
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Low moisture mozzarella cheese
- Grana padano cheese
- Asparagus
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Follow any of our dough recipes. You will need to prepare the dough at least 24 hours ahead of time.
- Prepare Sauce: We recommend our standard pizza sauce which is versatile, simple to make and is perfect for Neapolitan style pizzas. Spice up this sauce however you like, remember the best part about making pizza is the creative process!
- Prepare Cheese: Place your fresh mozzarella in a container or bowl with a paper towel at the bottom to allow some of the water to drain. Finely grate the grana padano, tear both the fresh and low moisture mozzarella into medium-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Prepare Asparagus: Roughly chop the fresh asparagus. Set aside.
- Preheat Oven:If using an outdoor pizza like an Ooni pizza oven, aim for a temperature of 450-500°C at the center of your pizza stone. Use an infrared thermometer to ensure accuracy. It should take around 25-30 minutes to reach temperature.For a home oven, using a pizza steel or stone, place the stone or steel inside the oven and preheat to the highest temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Base: On a lightly floured surface, stretch out the dough by hand according to the steps outlined in our dough recipe. Once you're happy with the shape of the base, lightly dust your pizza peel and transfer the dough onto the peel.
- Assemble Pizza: Assemble the pizza by spreading a ladle of sauce in a circular motion, starting from the center and working outwards. Add a generous sprinkle of grana padano cheese, distribute pieces of mozzarella cheeses evenly across the dough, ensuring the pieces are about 2 cm in diameter and at least 1.5 cm apart. Distribute chopped asparagus over the pizza and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake Your Pizza:If you're using an outdoor pizza oven, launch the pizza into the oven and bake for 60-90 seconds. Keep an eye on the pie and rotate every 10-15 seconds to ensure even cooking and to avoid burning.For a home oven with a pizza steel or stone, the bake time should be around 7-10 minutes.
- Serving: Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and place it on a serving board. Now it's time to enjoy your delicious margherita pizza with asparagus!
