White Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Parmesan Recipe
A simple and delicious White Pizza featuring a crisp crust topped with creamy white sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, and aromatic herbs, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for cheese lovers seeking a flavorful twist without traditional tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
- Total Time: 30-34 minutes
- Yield: 1 12-inch pizza (serves 2-3) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza crust
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing the edges)
Sauce and Cheese
- 1/4 cup white pizza sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Garnish
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- Dried oregano (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is hot enough to bake the pizza crust to a perfect crisp.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch diameter round and transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza pan prepared for baking.
- Brush the crust: Using a pastry brush, evenly brush the olive oil around the edges of the dough to help the crust achieve a golden brown color during baking.
- Spread the sauce: Evenly spread the white pizza sauce over the dough’s surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges to prevent the sauce from spilling over.
- Add mozzarella cheese: Top the sauce layer with thin slices of fresh mozzarella, distributing them evenly to cover the base.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and oregano: Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella and optionally add dried oregano for an herby flavor.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza into the preheated oven and bake for 20-24 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheeses have fully melted and started to bubble slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired, then slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, preheat your baking sheet or pizza stone before placing the dough on it.
- You can substitute the white pizza sauce with a garlic-infused olive oil or ricotta spread for different flavor profiles.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Using fresh basil right after baking enhances aroma and adds a fresh flavor.
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