Description
Creamy Italian “white pizza” delivers pure comfort on a crispy homemade crust, blending garlic-infused ricotta with mozzarella and herbs. Savory Mediterranean flavors invite you to savor each delightful slice of this simple yet elegant dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base:
- 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
Cheese Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) fresh mozzarella, torn into small pieces
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) freshly grated Parmesan
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a high temperature of 475°F (245°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lightly dusting it with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
- Using a rolling pin, gently stretch and flatten the pizza dough into a thin, even circle directly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle and brush the entire surface of the dough with fragrant olive oil, creating a light sheen across the base.
- Sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the oiled dough, ensuring a consistent flavor distribution.
- Season the pizza with a delicate layer of crushed red pepper flakes, and add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper for enhanced taste.
- Carefully scatter three types of cheese – mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan – across the dough, making sure to cover the surface uniformly without overloading.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, watching for a golden, crispy crust and melted, bubbling cheese.
- Once removed from the oven, garnish the hot pizza with fresh, vibrant basil leaves to add a burst of aromatic flavor before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure your oven is fully preheated to guarantee a crispy, golden crust that’s perfectly cooked through.
- Use freshly grated garlic for a more intense, aromatic flavor that elevates the entire pizza’s taste profile.
- Experiment with additional herbs like oregano or thyme to customize the white pizza’s flavor and make it uniquely yours.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute traditional pizza dough with cauliflower crust or a gluten-free pre-made base to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg