The traditional Neapolitan pizza is characterized and differentiated from other pizzas by having slightly high edges and carrying fresh tomato, garlic and parsley, a delicious combination that every pizza lover should know.
On this occasion, we present you a variation of this great creation to which we add a touch of flavor with cooked ham. If this idea catches your eye, don’t hesitate and keep reading the step-by-step recipe for Neapolitan pizza with ham, an exquisite creation!
Ingredients to make Neapolitan pizza with ham:
- 1 sheet of Pizza Base
- 1 can of crushed tomato
- 200 grams of grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 fresh tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 bunch of parsley
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of oregano
- 4 slices of cooked ham
How to make Neapolitan Pizza with ham:
- To make this delicious Neapolitan pizza you can use pre-cooked pizza dough, like the one we have used, or make your own homemade pizza dough
- To make the sauce, place the crushed tomato in a bowl and season with salt and oregano to taste.
- In addition to these two ingredients, you can add other spices of your choice to give the recipe a personal touch.
- Separately, we cut the tomato into thin slices.
- We can cut the cooked ham into strips, squares or cut it into larger pieces; you can also buy ham cubes.
- On the other hand, peel and finely chop the garlic along with the parsley. You can use one more clove of garlic if you like its flavor.
- Mix both ingredients and reserve.
- Go turning on the oven to preheat it to 220º C.
- Locate the tray for the pizza, spread the doughand spread the entire surface with the tomato sauce that we have prepared.
- Leave a couple of centimeters free from the edge.
- You can use a spoon to spread the sauce evenly on the Neapolitan pizza.
- Next, add the cheese first, then the fresh tomato slices and the ham pieces.
- To finish with the toppings of our homemade pizza, sprinkle garlic and parsley on top and if you want, you can add a little cured cheese or cheese to gratin on top.
- Cook the pizza in the ovenfor 10-12 minutes, checking the dough manufacturer’s cooking recommendations in case it is precooked and watching that the cheese melts and the dough looks golden.
- Enjoy the Neapolitan pizza with hamsharing with the family at dinner time or as a weekend meal.