Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this White Pizza, a delightful twist on the classic Italian favorite. With a ricotta cheese base and a blend of flavorful cheeses, this pizza is a must-try for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough
Toppings:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh arugula or basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Prepare the toppings: Combine olive oil and minced garlic, then brush it over the dough. Add ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, seasonings, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with arugula or basil, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Add cooked crumbled Italian sausage or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Drizzle with hot honey for a sweet and savory twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg