White Pizza
A creamy and cheesy white pizza topped with garlic, spinach, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for a cozy dinner night.
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Ingredients
Yields 1 12-inch pizza
- (1 lb) pizza dough
- (1/2 cups) ricotta cheese
- (1/2 cups) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- (1/4 cups) parmesan cheese, grated
- (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 tbsp) olive oil
- (1/2 tsp) salt
- (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- (1/4 tsp) red pepper flakes (optional)
- (1/4 cups) fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245 °C).
- 2
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch round.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 4
In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 6
Top the dough with sauce and mozzarella. Add optional toppings if desired, then bake until golden and bubbling.
- 7
If desired, sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes over the top for a bit of heat.
- 8
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with 1/4 cup fresh basil before slicing.
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