Meal Kit

Pizza with Ricotta and Shaved Asparagus

With Lemon-Herb Ricotta and Caramelized Shallots

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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    Vegetarian
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Mozzarella is the Marcia of the cheese Brady Bunch - as in, it usually gets all the pizza glory ("Mozza, Mozza, Mozza"). But this Sicilian-style pizza stars snowy white, silky Ricotta cheese, laced with herbs, lemon, and freshly-cracked peppercorns. We top this springy flatbread with seasonal shaved asparagus, caramelized shallots, a touch of nutty Parmesan, and balsamic-dressed frisee for a verdant crunch. If you're a pizza lover (who isn’t, really?), you'll adore this creamy, luscious version.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Asparagus
  • Info
    ¾ cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Shallot
  • Info
    ¾ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp. Cracked Peppercorns
  • 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
  • 0 Chives
  • 4 Basil Sprigs
  • Info
    2 Italian Wood-Fired Pizza Crusts

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    690
  • Carbohydrates
    68g
  • Net Carbs
    65g
  • Fat
    34g
  • Protein
    33g
  • Sodium
    1180mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Small Pan

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with foil or use a nonsticking baking sheet. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Halve lemon. Zest one half. Cut chives into a fine dice. Trim white, woody ends of asparagus (about 1" from bottoms). Using a vegetable peeler, shave asparagus into thin, ribbon-like strips. Chiffonade (roll leaves together and slice into thin, ribbon-like strips) basil. Julienne (cut into thin strips) shallot.

  2. 2

    Make the Ricotta Mixture

    Using the back of a spoon, further crush the peppercorns until they resemble the texture of freshly cracked pepper. In a bowl, combine 1 tsp. olive oil, ricotta, lemon zest to taste, juice of half the lemon, half the chives, half the basil, half the peppercorns to taste, and a pinch of salt. Stir together until combined and smooth.

  3. 3

    Caramelize the Shallot

    In a small pan, warm 1 tsp. of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the shallot. Sauté until warmed and slightly caramelized, about 7-8 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Massage the Asparagus

    In a clean mixing bowl, combine the shaved asparagus with 1 tsp. of olive oil and 1 tsp. of juice from the remaining lemon half and a pinch of salt. Using hands, gently massage the asparagus for about 30 seconds to remove bitterness before cooking.

  5. 5

    Assemble and Bake Pizzas

    Place pizza crusts on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the crusts with a bit of olive oil (no more than 1 tsp. for both). Slather the ricotta mixture evenly on the pizzas. Add sautéed shallots. Add the asparagus ribbons, ensuring an even layer on the pizzas. Place in oven to bake for 10-12 minutes, or until vegetables are browned and tender, crust is crisp, and ricotta is slightly firm and darker in color.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Allow pizzas to cool for 2-3 minutes before cutting. Halve or quarter the pizza and place on a plate. Drizzle 1 tsp. olive oil over each pizza, if desired. Garnish with remaining chives, basil, peppercorns, red pepper flakes to taste, and shaved Parmesan.

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