White Pizza
A creamy and flavorful white pizza featuring a garlic-infused olive oil base topped with mozzarella, ricotta, and fresh herbs for a delicious twist on classic pizza.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Place the dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil and minced garlic. Brush this mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the dough, then dollop ricotta cheese in small spoonfuls across the pizza.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and dried oregano on top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try adding sautéed spinach or caramelized onions before baking.