White Pizza
White Pizza is a delicious, creamy alternative to traditional tomato-based pizzas, featuring a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and garlic on a crispy crust. Perfect for those seeking a rich and savory Italian-style pizza experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet lightly dusted with flour or cornmeal.
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the ricotta layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, drizzle a little truffle oil over the pizza just before serving or add sautéed spinach or mushrooms as optional toppings.
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