Description
Indulgent white pizza with a crispy, thin crust celebrates classic Italian flavors. Creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and aromatic herbs create a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Protein:
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded (optional)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a scorching 475F (245C), preparing for a crispy pizza transformation.
- Gently stretch the pizza dough on a flour-dusted surface, crafting a thin or thick base according to preference.
- Transfer the delicate dough onto a preheated pizza stone or sturdy baking sheet.
- Drizzle and massage olive oil across the entire surface, then sprinkle minced garlic evenly to infuse aromatic flavor.
- Create a creamy base by spreading ricotta cheese, then generously layer shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan for a rich, melty blanket.
- Artfully distribute fresh spinach leaves, sliced mushrooms, and tender chicken pieces across the cheese landscape.
- Enhance the flavor profile with a delicate sprinkle of salt, cracked black pepper, and optional fiery red pepper flakes.
- Slide the pizza into the blazing oven, allowing 10-12 minutes of intense heat to transform the ingredients into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
- Remove from the oven and crown the pizza with vibrant, freshly torn basil leaves for a final aromatic touch before serving.
Notes
- Customize your dough thickness to achieve the perfect crispy or chewy texture you prefer.
- Use a hot pizza stone or preheated baking sheet to ensure a crisp, golden crust that doesn’t become soggy.
- Swap ingredients for dietary needs like using gluten-free dough, plant-based cheese, or removing chicken for a vegetarian option.
- Pat spinach and mushrooms dry before adding to prevent excess moisture from making the pizza soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg