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Yield 4
8 ounces pizza dough
1 small bundle fresh asparagus, woody ends removed
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
4 strips bacon
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
4 ounces fresh mozzarella
3 ounces whole milk ricotta
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
Preheat the oven to 425°F
Chef 1: Add the asparagus and bacon to a sheet tray. Drizzle on a bit of olive oil and salt and pepper to the asparagus. Roast for 15 - 20 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the asparagus is tender and caramelized in parts.
Chef 2: Roll or stretch out the pizza to a 10 to 12-inch round. Place on a baking sheet sprinkled with a bit of flour or cornmeal. Drizzle the dough with olive oil then scatter the garlic slices, mozzarella, and ricotta.
Chef 1: Once cool break up the bacon pieces then add the bacon and asparagus to the pizza.
Chef 2: Slide the pizza into the oven and bake until the crust is golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
Finish with Parmesan.
Chef 1 and 2: Enjoy with a glass or two of Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir.
Courses Dinner
Recipe by Not Without Salt at http://notwithoutsalt.com/bacon-asparagus-ricotta-pizza/