Step 1

Position the oven rack in the center of the oven. If using pizza stone, place it on the rack. Preheat to 475 degrees F. (If using pizza stone preheat 30 minutes.)

Step 2

Lightly flour your work surface and either roll or shape the dough with your hands into a 14-inch circle. Transfer to a large piece of parchment paper set on a pizza peel, cutting board or flat cookie sheet. Spread pesto evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle with Italian cheese blend or mozzarella. Top with asparagus and prosciutto (if using) into pieces and scatter on top.

Step 3

Slide the pizza on the parchment onto the oven rack or stone and bake until the edges of the pizza are golden and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Remove pizza from oven and cut into slices and sprinkle with parmesan if using.