Description
White Pizza with Garlic is a rich and savory Italian classic topped with roasted garlic, mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan on a golden, crispy crust. A creamy, cheesy, and flavorful pizza without tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough: 1 pound
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, roasted and minced
- Mozzarella Cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Ricotta Cheese: 1/2 cup
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup, grated
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Fresh Basil or Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place pizza stone in oven if using.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix olive oil with roasted garlic in a small bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Stretch or roll dough on a floured surface and transfer to stone or baking sheet.
- Assemble the Dish: Brush garlic oil over dough. Add ricotta in dollops, then top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasoning.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice hot and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a pizza stone or steel for the crispiest crust.
- Roast garlic ahead of time for mellow flavor.
- Don’t overload with cheese—balance is key.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg