Pizza with Ham, Asparagus, and Ricotta

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

fresh asparagus, trimmed

1/2 cup

ricotta cheese

1/4 cup

olive oil

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1 pinch

red pepper flakes, or to taste

salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp

heavy cream

2 tbsp

chopped herbs, such as basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme (optional)

1 lb

pizza dough (see footnote for recipe link)

1 tbsp

flour, for dusting

1/2 cup

diced smoked ham

1/2 cup

shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

1 tbsp

finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese