Italian Pizza Bianca/White
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
1139 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Pizza Bianca/White
Description
This Italian Pizza Bianca offers two distinct variations on white pizza using either a basic topping of pancetta, mozzarella, Parmesan flakes, and fresh arugula, or a ham and triple cheese blend featuring mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, black olives, and cooked ham strips. Both versions start with stretching or placing pizza dough on an oiled pan and pricking it to prevent bubbling.
The basic white pizza is baked first with pancetta and cheeses until the crust is golden and cheese melted, then topped with fresh arugula and Parmesan flakes for a peppery, fresh contrast to the rich toppings. The ham and triple cheese pizza combines multiple cheeses and olives for a saltier, more layered flavor profile. Olive oil enhances the richness and helps crisp the crust during baking.
The pizzas bake quickly at a high temperature and can be served hot as a flavorful alternative to tomato-based pizzas. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to four days and best reheated without arugula to maintain its freshness. The recipe also includes steps for freezing slices separately to preserve quality.
Ingredients
- 2 pizza crust homemade or store bought
BASIC WHITE PIZZA
- ¾ cup pancetta chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese firm, shredded
- 1-2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese fresh, flaked with a potato peeler
- 1 cup arugula fresh, if leaves large cut in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
HAM & TRIPLE CHEESE PIZZA
- 1 medium fresh mozzarella drained in a sieve 1-2 hours
- 1½ cups provolone cheese shredded
- 2-3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 10-12 black olives pitted, cut in half
- 3-4 lices cooked ham cut into strips
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil divided
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425-450F (225-250C). Brush the bottom of a 12 inch (30 cm) pizza pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
BASIC WHITE PIZZA
- Prepare your pizza dough, whether you are making Homemade or store bought. Place the dough on a the prepared pizza pan and gently stretch to form the shape of the pan, prick the bottom of the dough with a fork, top with the pancetta, shredded mozarella cheese and drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil, bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden and baked.
- Remove the pizza from the oven, top with the arugula (rocket) and sprinkle with flakes of parmesan. Slice and serve. Enjoy!
HAM & TRIPLE CHEESE PIZZA
- Pre-heat oven to 425-450F (225-250C). Brush the bottom of a 12 inch (30 cm) pizza pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Place the dough on a the prepared pizza pan and gently stretch to form the shape of the pan, prick the bottom of the dough with a fork, top with (in this order) sliced mozzarella, shredded provolone, ham strips, halved black olives, parmesan cheese and drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden and baked. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Poking the dough with a fork before baking prevents large bubbles forming on the crust.
- Leftover pizza should be stored airtight in the fridge and consumed within four days for best quality.
- Reheat leftover pizza in a low oven or microwave, adding arugula fresh at serving to avoid wilting.
- For freezing, freeze slices separately first, layering with parchment paper, and store in a freezer-safe container up to two months.
- Omitting arugula prior to freezing preserves texture and flavor upon reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1139kcal | 57% |
| Carbohydrates | 99g | 33% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 61g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 2346mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 833IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 747mg | 75% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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