Description
A delightful twist on traditional pizza, White Pizza (Pizza Bianca) ditches the tomato sauce for a rich, garlic-infused cheese base. Topped with a selection of cheeses and fresh ingredients, it’s a creamy, flavorful delight perfect for any cheese lover.
Ingredients
1 lb pizza dough
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. If you like a crispy crust, roll it thinner.
Prepare Toppings: In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Assemble Pizza: Brush the olive oil over the rolled-out dough. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the pizza, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top. If you like a bit of spice, add the crushed red pepper flakes.
Bake: Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven or pizza stone. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Notes
For a crispy crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone or steel. Add toppings like spinach, mushrooms, or prosciutto after the pizza is baked for added freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 per serving
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 22g