Heart-Healthy Pizza with Arugula and Prosciutto
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Pizza with Arugula and Prosciutto, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Made with nutritious whole-wheat pizza dough and a savory homemade tomato sauce, this recipe combines health-conscious ingredients with gourmet flavors. A layer of melty part-skim mozzarella cheese pairs beautifully with delicate slices of prosciutto, while fresh peppery arugula and a drizzle of balsamic glaze add a vibrant, tangy finish. Perfect for a quick dinner, this pizza bakes to golden perfection in just 15 minutes and is ideal for sharing. Packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, every slice is a deliciously healthy way to satisfy your pizza cravings.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole-wheat pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and position the oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
Roll out the whole-wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round.
Transfer the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza stone.
In a medium-sized skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Top with slices of prosciutto.
Brush the edges of the crust with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to help it brown.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately top with fresh arugula.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the arugula before serving.
Cut into slices and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.5 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3733 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.2 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 87.9 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1052 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1945 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
