White and Green Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this vibrant and creamy White and Green Pizza, a fresh, flavor-packed twist on traditional pies! This recipe pairs a velvety ricotta and garlic white sauce with a medley of green toppings, including tender spinach, thinly sliced zucchini, and fragrant fresh basil. A blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses melts to golden perfection, while a drizzle of olive oil and optional red pepper flakes add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy pizza recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether you're a veggie lover or simply craving something unique, this homemade pizza recipe delivers a satisfying balance of cheesy richness and bright, garden-fresh flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (about 10-12 oz) Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cups Ricotta cheese
- 1 cups (shredded) Mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cups (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 1 cups (loosely packed) Fresh spinach
- 1 small (thinly sliced) Zucchini
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sautéed garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the white sauce base.
Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the ricotta layer.
Top with the fresh spinach, zucchini slices, and fresh basil leaves, distributing them evenly across the pizza.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top and, if desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Carefully transfer the pizza (still on the parchment paper) to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your homemade White and Green Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.3 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.3 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 171 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 3988 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.0 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 80.6 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1624 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 711 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
