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White Pizza Recipe

Creamy white pizza with ricotta, mozzarella, and garlic on a crisp golden crust. No red sauce needed for this indulgent Italian classic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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  • 1 pound pizza dough at room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese ​
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese ​
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ​
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ​
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ​
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ​
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil for serving

Equipment

  • Pizza stone or steel ​
  • Pizza Peel ​
  • Rolling Pin ​

Method
 

  1. Bring the pizza dough to room temperature for 1 hour before shaping.
  2. Place a pizza stone or steel in the oven and preheat to 500°F for at least 45 minutes.
  3. On a floured surface, divide the dough in half and stretch each into a 10 to 12 inch round. Transfer to a floured pizza peel.
  4. In a bowl, mix the ricotta, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Brush each dough round lightly with olive oil. Spread half the ricotta mixture over each, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
  6. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Slide onto the hot stone and bake 10 to 12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly with browned spots.
  8. Let cool 2 minutes, then top with fresh basil, slice, and serve.