PrintCreamy Garlic and Herb White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)
This recipe shows you how to make a flavorful white pizza using a creamy ricotta and mozzarella base, seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs. It skips the tomato sauce for a rich, savory experience perfect for a weeknight pizza dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 14 min
- Total Time: 29 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pre-made or homemade pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and pizza stone (if using) to 475°F (245°C). If you do not have a stone, place a baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
- Prepare the garlic oil base: In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the minced garlic. Let this mixture sit for at least 5 minutes to infuse the flavor.
- Stretch or roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness, aiming for a 12 to 14-inch circle. Place the dough on a lightly floured pizza peel or parchment paper.
- Brush the entire surface of the dough lightly with the garlic-infused olive oil, leaving a small border for the crust.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix until just combined.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the oiled dough surface.
- Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned in spots. For a delicious crust, watch it closely during the last few minutes.
- Remove the white pizza from the oven. Sprinkle the top with fresh chopped parsley.
- Slice and serve this easy homemade pizza immediately.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, place your pizza stone or baking steel in the oven while it preheats for at least 30 minutes.
- If you want a richer, creamier cheese pizza, you can substitute 1/4 cup of heavy cream into the cheese mixture.
- You can add toppings like sautéed mushrooms or cooked chicken to make this a gourmet pizza at home.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 40