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The Best White Cheese Pizza

The Best White Cheese Pizza Recipe with Garlic and Arugula

This recipe for The Best White Cheese Pizza combines rich cheeses and fresh arugula for a flavorful experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 3 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ball pizza dough
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.75 cups ricotta cheese
  • 0.33 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh arugula
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin

Method
 

  1. Roll out pizza dough into a 10–12 inch round and place on a cornmeal-dusted baking sheet.
  2. Warm olive oil with garlic in a pan for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Brush the garlic oil over the pizza dough evenly.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the base.
  5. Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta around the pizza.
  6. Add grated parmesan over the top.
  7. Bake at 475°F for 10–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
  8. Remove from oven and top with arugula, a drizzle of olive oil, and crushed red pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 16gFat: 22g

Notes

For added flavor, feel free to use different types of cheese or top with your favorite vegetables.

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