White Pizza with Ricotta and Garlic
A sauce-free pizza layered with garlic-infused olive oil, melty mozzarella, creamy lemon-zested ricotta, parmesan and a pinch of chili flakes.
By Theo Brandt, Test Kitchen Lead & Cheese Specialist
Published August 20, 2026
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Medium
White pizza is for the cheese lovers, and this one makes a strong case for skipping the tomato sauce. Instead, the crust gets brushed with olive oil that has been gently warmed with sliced garlic until mellow and golden, which perfumes every bite.
Mozzarella melts into an even base, spoonfuls of ricotta seasoned with lemon zest and parmesan bake into creamy pillows, and a sprinkle of oregano and red pepper flakes keeps it lively. The reserved garlic oil gets drizzled on again right out of the oven.
Top it with fresh basil, or pile on lemony arugula for a peppery contrast. Store-bought dough works great, so this comes together fast.
- No tomato sauce needed
- Creamy ricotta pillows
- Mellow garlic oil
Ingredients
Directions
Set a pizza stone or steel on the upper-middle rack and heat the oven to 500 degrees F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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