White Garlic Ricotta Pizza
This White Garlic Ricotta Pizza features a creamy garlic-infused ricotta topping baked to perfection on a crispy crust, delivering a rich and flavorful Italian-inspired treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough ball (about 12 inches)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet dusted with flour or cornmeal.
- Spread the garlic ricotta mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly on top.
- Sprinkle dried oregano and red pepper flakes if using.
- Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or place the baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with a little truffle oil after baking or serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
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