Description

A creamy and indulgent white pizza made with a garlic-ricotta base, melty mozzarella, and fresh herbs—no tomato sauce required. Perfectly crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

1 ball pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Salt and black pepper to taste

Red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh parsley, basil, or thyme for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) or follow dough package instructions.
Roll out or stretch pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to desired thickness.
Transfer dough to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
In a bowl, whisk ricotta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Spread ricotta mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a border.
Top with mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Drizzle remaining olive oil on top and add red pepper flakes if desired.
Bake 10–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Remove from oven, top with fresh herbs and a light drizzle of olive oil.
Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for a veggie-packed version.

Swap ricotta for mascarpone or crème fraîche for extra richness.

Sprinkle chopped olives or lemon zest for a Mediterranean twist.

Use a pizza stone or grill for extra crisp crust.

Don’t overload with cheese to avoid sogginess.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pizza)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 35mg