This delicious White Pizza starts with my perfect pizza dough and a few easy toppings. It is going to become a new favorite in your house!
If you are looking for the perfect pizza to mix up your Friday night tradition, look no further than this delicious white pizza recipe. It starts with a little olive oil and garlic and uses a creamy ricotta as a sauce. Top that with some mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and you have the most amazing pizza recipe.
White Pizza Ingredients
Here is an overview of the simple ingredients that make up this amazing pizza bianca. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full recipe, including a full list of ingredients and their measurements.
- Pizza dough: Homemade or store-bought. I will always vouch for my homemade pizza dough because it is so easy to make, and the flavor and texture are perfect for homemade pizza recipes.
- Ricotta cheese: We are ditching the traditional red sauce and using creamy, velvety ricotta cheese as the “sauce” for this pizza bianca. If your ricotta is extra wet, be sure to drain it before spreading it onto the pizza crust.
- Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese: This combination of white cheeses adds a gooey, melty layer that is delicious. Use fresh mozzarella and Parmesan grated from a block for the best flavor and melting.
- Thyme: Adds a subtle earthiness to the pizza.
- Red pepper flakes: Add a kick of spice to balance the richness of the cheeses.
- Arugula: Adding fresh arugula on top of your baked pizza gives it a fresh, slightly bitter bite that balances the creamy, cheesy base beautifully.
How to Make White Pizza
Roll Out the Pizza Dough
Roll out the pizza dough and place it on the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet. Brush it with the olive oil and top with minced garlic.
Prep the Crust
Brush the crust with the olive oil and top with minced garlic.
Add the Cheeses
Spread the ricotta over the dough and then sprinkle it with the dried thyme. Top with the sliced mozzarella.
Finally, add the Parmesan cheese and the dried red pepper flakes.
Bake the Pizza
Bake the pizza for 15 to 18 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown. Top with the fresh arugula if desired and enjoy!
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftover white pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat the portion you plan to eat in the air fryer, oven, or microwave until heated through. Always use your best discretion when reheating and eating leftovers.
What to Serve with White Pizza
- Arugula Salad: Use the rest of the arugula you bought to make this light and delicious salad. It is perfection.
- Bruschetta: This is such a classic appetizer for pizza night.
- Tomato Soup: Make pizza night extra cozy with this simple and delicious soup. It is one of my very favorites.
If you make this pizza recipe or any of my other recipes, leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
White Pizza
Ingredients
- pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced thin (see note 1)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated (see note 2)
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- fresh arugula optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. For the best results, preheat a pizza stone while you are preheating the oven.
- Roll out the pizza dough and place it on the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet. Brush it with the olive oil and top with minced garlic.pizza dough, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves
- Spread the ricotta over the dough and then sprinkle it with the dried thyme.1/3 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Top with the sliced mozzarella. Finally, add the Parmesan cheese and the dried red pepper flakes.8 ounces fresh mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Bake the pizza for 15 to 18 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Top with the fresh arugula if desired and enjoy!fresh arugula
Notes
- Look for a package of mozzarella that is listed “fresh mozzarella.” It has a different texture than a block of mozzarella. It will be a solid ball, and you then slice it very thin.
- I highly recommend buying a block of Parmesan cheese and shredding it for the best results.
