Ricotta Pizza
Ricotta Pizza is a creamy, flavorful delight that combines rich ricotta cheese with fresh vegetables atop a crispy crust. Perfect for casual gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will wow your guests. With endless topping options and simple preparation steps, you can have a show-stopping pizza ready in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the ricotta evenly over the dough.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and basil leaves; drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg