WHITE PIZZA
This Three-Cheese White Pizza is made with olive oil instead of traditional tomato sauce. It features a mouthwatering combination of creamy ricotta, sharp Parmesan, and the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of mozzarella cheese with a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves or arugula.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 598kcal
Equipment
- Pizza Pan 12-inch or baking tray
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 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza pan with olive oil.
- Working on a surface that has been sprinkled with cornmeal, roll out the pizza into a 12-inch-diameter round. Transfer to prepared baking sheet or pizza pan.
- OLIVE OIL MIXTURE: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spread OLIVE OIL MIXTURE over the surface of the dough in an even layer, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Top with mozzarella and dollops of ricotta; sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Place into oven and bake for 20-24 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheeses have melted.
- Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.
- May also top with arugula dressed with a splash of lemon, salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1261mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 4mg