Italian-inspired · pizza
Basil, Ricotta, and Mozzarella White Pizza
Ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, and basil make a bright, creamy white pizza with a deeply browned crust.
Total time30 min
Hands-on15 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Heat the oven to 500°F with an inverted sheet pan or pizza stone inside.
- 02
Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round on parchment and brush with olive oil mixed with garlic.
- 03
Dot with ricotta, then scatter over mozzarella and Parmesan.
- 04
Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, until the crust is browned and cheese bubbles. Finish with fresh basil before slicing.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use low-moisture mozzarella for a firmer topping.
- Finish with baby arugula when basil is unavailable.
Why this is a good weeknight call
Only 15 minutes are hands-on. It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
