Fresh, healthy, crispy, delicious, and so easy, homemade pizza night is a mouth-watering weekly anticipation in our house. We love customizing it with just about any ingredients, and it makes it an exciting and creative cooking outlet. Most grocery stores sell bags of fresh or frozen whole wheat pizza dough. I usually stock up on about three each trip—freezing two and leaving one unfrozen to use that week.
The great thing about making homemade pizza is that it can turn gourmet with just a few simple ingredients and summer invites a fresh taste on the typical pizza we are used to.
This recipe did just that, and surpassed all other homemade pizzas I have ever made and I hope it will inspire you to give homemade pizza a try…
Ingredients
- 1 ball whole wheat pizza dough
- about 2 vine ripe tomatoes sliced about ¼ inch thick or less
- handful of thin asparagus spears
- fresh basil
- extra virgin olive oil
- garlic powder and Italian spices
- goat cheese
Note: I use the Pampered Chef Rectangle Bar Pan (this is the closest product from the current collection). Now that it is seasoned from many uses, pizza comes out crispy and does not stick. However, I have been scarred by a couple of sticking incidents in the past. I’ve remedied this by drizzling about a teaspoon of EVOO on the stone and rubbing it in before spreading the dough.
1) Work out whole wheat pizza dough on a baking stone until evenly thin.
2) Season dough with garlic powder and Italian spices.
3) Spread tomato slices evenly across dough.
4) Spread asparagus spears and half of the basil.
5) Drizzle with EVOO.
6) Bake at 450° for about 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden.
7) Garnish with fresh basil and goat cheese.
Be warned–this pizza is best enjoyed outdoors on summer nights with a glass of pinot grigio on the side!
What are your favorite homemade pizza creations?
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I love homemade pizza. The veggies in this seem perfect for a light summer meal. YUM!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Watermelon Mint Popsicles
Thanks Julie! It was delish!
Love homemade pizza! My mom used to make it for us every Friday as kids too- tastes so much better than delivery pizza, in my opinion!
Annmarie recently posted…Foodie Friday: Apple Crisp Protein Parfait {Vegan, Gluten Free}
And it’s fun too! My daughter loves homemade pizza night!
I love asparagus on pizza! Yum that looks so good. Enjoy your weekend
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…5 Things You Should Never Do Before A Race
Thanks! I love asparagus everywhere! Enjoy yours as well…have a great race!
Love that you put asparagus on this!! So yummy!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Cardio Plank Workout
Thanks! I love asparagus on everything! I just make sure they are thin spears for the pizza.
Oh this looks so delicious! You should try my cauliflower crust pizza 🙂 http://lifeinspandex.com/low-carb-crispy-cauliflower-crust-pizza-recipe/ It’s so delicious and great way to sneak in LOTS of veggies! Would love to know your thoughts on my blog. Love what I’m seeing on yours so far!!
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This looks amazing! My hubby makes an amazing white pizza with pesto and shrimp. It’s one of our favorites!
Thanks!! Mmmm, that sounds delicious too!
Homemade pizza is the best! <3 This looks delicious! 😀
Thanks!!
I love veggies on my pizza! I have to say I’ve never tried asparagus on it, but I think I’d like it!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Healthy White Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream (lactose, wheat, soy free)
I tend to put asparagus in/on almost everything. Lol.
I love the pre-made whole wheat pizza dough from Trader Joe’s to make dishes like this one. It’s so easy and my kids love to make their own. I spread out all of the toppings on a long table and they go to town.. fun! This looks so fresh and clean!
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted…No Bake Raspberry Banana Eaton Mess
Thanks Lisa! Pizza night is fun!