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White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

Devashish
This classic White Pizza (Pizza Bianca) delivers pure comfort in just 25 minutes, without the traditional tomato sauce. With only 152 calories per serving, it's a lighter take on traditional pizza that doesn't compromise on flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 152 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base

  • 1 whole Dough for one large pizza
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced very thinly
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/3 cup Pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese freshly grated

Optional Arugula Topping

  • 2 cups baby arugula greens
  • lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Take pizza dough and stretch to desired size. Prebake in the oven at 425 degrees F for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and brush with olive oil and minced garlic.
  • In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, salt, pepper, and herbs. Spread mixture into a thin layer across the pizza.
  • Layer with thin slices of fresh mozzarella, and half the pecorino cheese.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining pecorino and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Optional: Toss fresh arugula with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Top on pizza just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 356mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 255IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 1mg
Keyword garlic white sauce, Italian white pizza, mozzarella pizza, olive oil pizza, ricotta pizza
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