Roman-Style Thin-Crust Pizzas

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
2 9-by-15-inch oval pizzas

Rolling out homemade pizza dough removes larger air pockets than if you stretch by hand; it ensures an evenly thin, crisp, almost cracker-like crust and makes an excellent white pizza. Schmear the dough with our quick and easy alfredo sauce, then try all of our delicious topping combinations.

Ingredients

Ricotta-Peas-Prosciutto

  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta (9 ounces)

  • cup fresh peas, blanched and drained; or frozen peas, thawed (3 ½ ounces)

  • 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1-inch strips

Spinach-Parmigiano-Pepper Flakes

  • 4 cups lightly packed curly-leaf spinach leaves, thick stems removed (from 1 large bunch), thoroughly washed and dried

  • ½ ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (a scant ¼ cup)

  • Red-pepper flakes, for serving

Potato-Red Onion-Arugula

  • 8 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes (2 small), very thinly sliced on a mandoline or with a very sharp knife

  • ½ cup very thinly sliced red-onion rounds (from 1 small)

  • ½ ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (a scant ¼ cup)

  • Baby arugula, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lower third lined with a pizza stone or baking sheet. Divide dough in half. On a piece of parchment dusted with semolina, roll one piece of dough into an approximately 9-by-15-inch oval. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer on parchment to a baking sheet or pizza peel. Spread half of alfredo sauce over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lower third lined with a pizza stone or baking sheet. Divide dough in half. On a piece of parchment dusted with semolina, roll one piece of dough into an approximately 9-by-15-inch oval. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer on parchment to a baking sheet or pizza peel. Spread half of alfredo sauce over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

  3. Ricotta-Peas-Prosciutto: Dollop half of ricotta, in small spoonfuls, evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top evenly with half of peas and lightly drizzle with oil. Slide pizza (still on parchment) onto stone. Bake until crust is golden brown in places and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a board; top with half of prosciutto or arugula, if using. Slice and serve. Repeat with remaining dough and toppings.

  4. Spinach-Parmigiano-Pepper Flakes: Top evenly with half of spinach, cheese, and pepper flakes; lightly drizzle with oil. Slide pizza (still on parchment) onto stone. Bake until crust is golden brown in places and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a board; top with half of prosciutto or arugula, if using. Slice and serve. Repeat with remaining dough and toppings.

  5. Potato-Red Onion-Arugula: Top evenly with half of potatoes, then half of onion and cheese. Slide pizza (still on parchment) onto stone. Bake until crust is golden brown in places and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a board; top with half of prosciutto or arugula, if using. Slice and serve. Repeat with remaining dough and toppings.

    roman thin-crust pizza with prosciutto, ricotta, and peas
    Paola + Murray
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