Description
A creamy and comforting white pizza topped with mozzarella, seasoned ricotta, garlic, and fresh basil, baked until golden and bubbly with a perfectly crisp crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12 inch circle on parchment paper.
- Brush the surface of the dough lightly with olive oil.
- Spread the ricotta mixture in small dollops across the dough, then sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella.
- Transfer the pizza onto the preheated baking sheet or stone.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for a creamier texture.
- Let the pizza rest for 3 minutes before slicing to allow the cheese to set.
- Preheating the baking surface helps achieve a crisp bottom crust.
- Drizzle extra olive oil after baking for added richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg