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White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)
This delicious White Pizza is drizzled with olive oil, garlic, and white cheeses (no tomato sauce!) culminating in a simple Italian masterpiece!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 152 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- Dough for one large pizza
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 8 oz ball fresh mozzarella , sliced very thinly
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese
Optional Arugula topping:
- 2 cups baby arugula greens
- lemon juice
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Take pizza dough and stretch to desired size. Prebake in the oven at 425 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush with olive oil and minced garlic.
- In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, salt, pepper, and herbs. Spread mixture into a thin layer across the pizza. Layer with thin slices of fresh mozzarella, and half the pecorino cheese.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining pecorino and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Optional: Toss fresh arugula with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Top on pizza just before serving.
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Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: If you are looking to save time, pre-bake the dough ahead of time, allow it to cool completely, and store it covered, in the refrigerator for 1-2 days until ready to add toppings and bake. The entire pizza can also be assembled 1-2 days ahead of time.
- Freezing Instructions: For best results, freeze the pizza crust or dough. Check out my tips for freezing pizza dough.
Nutrition Information
Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
356mg
(15%)
Potassium
37mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
211mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.