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.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sautéed garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the white sauce base.

Step 5

Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the ricotta layer.

Step 7

Top with the fresh spinach, zucchini slices, and fresh basil leaves, distributing them evenly across the pizza.

Step 8

Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top and, if desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.

Step 9

Carefully transfer the pizza (still on the parchment paper) to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.

Step 10

Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Step 11

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 12

Enjoy your homemade White and Green Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(692.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1618.7

Total Fat 77.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 171.1mg	0%
Sodium 3988.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 4.4g
Protein 80.6g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 1623.9mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 711.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 38.3%