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Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza

August 31, 2018 By Jess 10 Comments

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Zucchini & Prosciutto Pizza
Zucchini & Prosciutto Pizza
Zucchini & Prosciutto Pizza
Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza | cookinginmygenes.com

As one season starts to wind down and a new one ushers in, this Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza showcases the best of what is fresh right now.

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza | cookinginmygenes.com
This pizza is inspired by the many zucchini’s our garden has brought us this year. And, paired with prosciutto and a yellow summer squash, this pizza is a wonderful way to enjoy your love for summer and fall.

This recipe is made for the changing seasons and is easy to enjoy on weeknights or share with friends on the weekend!

I used both zucchini and yellow summer squash (aka yellow zucchini) on this Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza since they’re both in season. But, if you can’t find the yellow squash opt for all green zucchini. Trust me, you’ll get the same great taste!

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza | cookinginmygenes.com
Pizza is one of the best vessels (in my opinion) to enjoy flavours of any season. I love that you can mix and match ingredients based on exactly what you enjoy on pizza.

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza | cookinginmygenes.com
There are SO many delicious flavour combinations to discover. This Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza is definitely one of my new favourites!

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza | cookinginmygenes.com
On this Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza you get a taste of crispy, salty prosciutto paired with the fresh taste of zucchini.  Plus the oregano and garlic act as a delicious, buttery base when combined with olive oil. Then as I always do, top the pizza with red chili flakes for a bit of heat!

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza | cookinginmygenes.com

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza | cookinginmygenes.com

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pizza
Servings: 8 slices

This Zucchini & Prosciutto Pizza is the perfect way to celebrate the changing seasons. Crispy, salty prosciutto is paired with fresh zucchini, oregano and garlic for a delicious combination of flavours. An easy weeknight meal or perfect for sharing with friends!

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Ingredients

  • 425 g fresh, store-bought pizza dough usually this can be found in the bakery section or frozen section of your grocery store and may vary in size; one package of freshly-made dough will work
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • pinch kosher salt
  • pinch pepper
  • 10 thin slices green zucchini
  • 10 thin slices yellow summer squash (aka yellow zucchini)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 slices prosciutto, torn in half
  • 250 g fresh mozzarella (or about 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella)
  • dried oregano and red chili flakes for garnish

Instructions

  1. **Remove the pizza dough from the fridge and leave on the counter, covered with a tea towel for about 15 minutes before beginning**

  2. Pre-heat oven to 415F.

  3. Lay a piece of parchment paper on your counter and using a bit of flour, stretch or roll the pizza dough to an oval or rectangular shape, about 12-14 inches wide and 8 inches tall.

  4. Pick up the edges of each end of the parchment paper and move the stretched dough to the baking sheet.

  5. Using a spoon, spread 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil on the dough, then layer the garlic slices and sprinkle on the oregano, salt and pepper.

  6. Bake in the oven for 8 minutes and then remove to add the toppings.

  7. First layer on the zucchini slices, then fill in with the prosciutto and tear up the mozzarella and place over the entire pizza, putting toppings to the very edge of the dough. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.

  8. Bake another 15-20 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbling. (Oven's vary in baking time so your pizza may need a bit of extra time to bake or a bit less, depending on the dough you buy - just keep your eye on it!)

  9. Sprinkle with dried oregano and red chili flakes and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Equipment: large baking sheet

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza | cookinginmygenes.com
This Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza is also wonderful for sharing! Make it as an appetizer for get-together by cutting smaller slices and serve on a tray or wooden board for easy presentation.

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza | cookinginmygenes.com
Mmm, ok I’m making myself hungry as I continue to write about this pizza so off I go to make another one for the weekend!

Want more pizza love!? Check out my pita pizza recipes for more delicious flavour combinations!

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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  1. Dana

    September 7, 2018 at 9:03 am

    GAH! This looks and sounds amazing. I’m such a sucker for pizza, and there’s just something extra special about homemade pizza. There’s something more pure about it. I absolutely love the toppings here and my stomach is officially growling 😛

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    • Jess

      September 7, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      Yasss, thanks girl! I love homemade pizza too – makes me feel like a kid again choosing different toppings! K, my stomach is growling now too – gotta go make another pizza for myself 😉

      Reply
  2. Marisa

    September 6, 2018 at 10:09 pm

    I’m totally loving that crispy prosciutto and would love a slice or two right now!

    Reply
    • Jess

      September 7, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      Thanks Marisa for the pizza love! I’m obsessed with the crispy prosciutto and zucchini combo too!

      Reply
  3. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

    September 6, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    Friday night is usually pizza night, so I’ll have to add this recipe to the rotation! I love adding different in-season veggies to pizza. And zucchini paired with prosciutto is a great idea!

    Reply
    • Jess

      September 7, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      Yay for pizza night! And thank you for the recipe love – I hope you enjoy the flavour combination when you try it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Nicoletta Sugarlovespices

    September 6, 2018 at 7:33 am

    You’re speaking our language, here! This pizza is beautiful, the combination super delicious and you get to use some of the seasonal surplus of zucchini. That touch of chili flakes on top is perfect.

    Reply
    • Jess

      September 6, 2018 at 9:44 am

      I love hearing I’m speaking your food-language Nicoletta! Thank you for the #foodlove, I just can’t get enough of zucchinis this season too!

      Reply

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