White Pizzas with Arugula
White Pizzas with Arugula are a delicious twist on the classic favorite, featuring a creamy ricotta and mozzarella base topped with fresh arugula. This gourmet pizza is perfect for cozy nights or elegant dinner parties, bringing restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen. The peppery arugula paired with rich cheeses creates a delightful balance that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it's about 12 inches wide.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled dough.
- Scatter fresh mozzarella pieces over the ricotta layer. Drizzle olive oil on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Toss arugula with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. After baking, top the pizza with tossed arugula and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For a crispy crust, use a preheated pizza stone. Experiment by adding different cheeses like goat cheese or toppings such as roasted garlic for added flavor.