Pizza Bianca (White Pizza)
Pizza Bianca, or White Pizza, is a delicious Italian-style pizza made without tomato sauce. This version features a crispy crust topped with a blend of creamy ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, and fresh rosemary, offering a flavorful and comforting alternative to traditional red sauce pizzas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 ball (about 12 ounces) pizza dough, at room temperature
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper or a pizza peel dusted with flour or cornmeal.
Brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough.
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta layer.
Scatter the chopped fresh rosemary evenly on top of the cheese.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza.
If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment paper if used) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Let the pizza cool for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing and serving.