Description
This White Pizza is a flavorful and creamy pizza, made without tomato sauce, featuring a blend of fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses, topped with fragrant garlic, a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, and fresh basil for a savory, satisfying dish. It’s perfect for pizza lovers who crave a more delicate, cheese-centric pizza experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, preheat it as well.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of yellow cornmeal onto a pizza peel or baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and transfer it to the prepared surface.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the dough and use a brush or your hands to spread it evenly.
- Evenly distribute the grated garlic and crushed red pepper flakes over the dough.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Scatter the fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the pizza dough.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Slice and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone or preheat your baking sheet.
- You can make your own pizza dough at home or use store-bought dough for convenience.
- If you like a stronger garlic flavor, feel free to increase the amount of garlic.
- For added flavor, sprinkle a bit of grated Parmesan on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (if using store-bought dough)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian