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White Pizza Recipe
This homemade pizza features a crispy crust topped with mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan, all enhanced by a garlic and red pepper olive oil blend. Enjoy a slice of Italy at home!
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Calories: 450kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Baking sheet or pizza pan
- Small Bowl
- Grater for garlic and Parmesan
- Brush for spreading olive oil mixture
Ingredients
- ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 pound pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella torn into small pieces
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza pan with olive oil.
- Sprinkle cornmeal on your work surface. Roll out pizza dough into a 12-inch round and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the olive oil mixture over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Top with torn mozzarella pieces, dollops of ricotta, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheeses are melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 750mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g