Amazing 30-Minute white pizza Secret

If you’re anything like me, you think pizza night is sacred, but sometimes you just need a break from all that red sauce! Forget the heavy tomato for a bit, because today we are making the absolute best homemade white pizza you will ever taste. Seriously, this white pizza recipe swaps out the traditional marinara for a rich, creamy, and unbelievably garlicky sauce base. I developed this because I wanted that gourmet pizza parlor flavor on a Tuesday night without needing a reservation or hours in a hot kitchen. This recipe simplifies those amazing, soulful flavors we crave, making it perfect for my busy life, and I know it will be perfect for yours too. You can learn more about my whole cooking philosophy over on my About page!

Why This Homemade White Pizza Recipe is Your New Favorite

Honestly, ditching the tomato sauce on this pie changes everything! You get richness and depth that just screams Italian-American comfort food. This isn’t just another cheesy pizza; it’s incredibly simple but tastes totally gourmet. We love this because it checks all the boxes for a busy cook.

• This is the best white pizza ever because it skips the fussy béchamel but still delivers unbelievable creamy texture.
• It’s lightning fast! You’re looking at a total time under 30 minutes, making it perfect for getting dinner on the table fast. Check out my whole weeknight category for more fast meals!
• It is inherently a vegetarian pizza recipe, which is great for satisfying everyone without having to add meat.

Achieving the Perfect Creamy Pizza Sauce

The secret weapon here, my friend, is how we treat the ricotta. We don’t just plop it on; we fluff it up! By mixing the whole milk ricotta with just a touch of heavy cream—yes, cream!—and whisking it nicely, you get that perfectly smooth sauce consistency. This mixture melts beautifully instead of separating or getting grainy, ensuring you have a luscious, creamy pizza sauce every single time.

Quick Prep for an Easy Weeknight Pizza

When I say this is an easy weeknight pizza, I mean it! Between mixing the sauce and getting it into a ripping-hot oven, we’re looking at maybe fifteen minutes of active work. That’s the beauty of skipping the long simmer time of a traditional red sauce. You get sophisticated flavor without spending half your evening over the stove. It’s truly a weeknight lifesaver.

Ingredients for the Best White Pizza Ever

When making truly satisfying Italian-American comfort food, you can’t skimp on the quality of the cheese. This ingredients list is straightforward—no weird specialty items needed, just good staples that really shine when baked. Everything you need is right here to nail that perfect no tomato sauce pizza flavor. Trust me, these components just work magic together!

Ricotta Cheese Pizza Base Components

The cheese ratio is key here to get that beautiful melt and tang. We absolutely rely on whole milk ricotta; the fluffiness and fat content are non-negotiable for true richness. If you use part-skim, your base might turn out a little watery, and we are aiming for decadent!

• 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade).
• 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• 2 cloves garlic, minced—don’t be shy with the garlic!
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese—remember, whole milk is best!
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping.
• 1/4 cup heavy cream.
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded.
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (this just makes it look professional).

How to Prepare Your White Pizza

Okay, let’s get this cheesy masterpiece into that hot oven! Getting the crust right is half the battle when you’re aiming for that fantastic restaurant style pizza at home experience. Don’t rush the heat; this recipe thrives on high temperatures. If you made your own dough for this, check out all my tips on my best pizza dough recipe page for guidance!

Preheating and Dough Preparation for White Pizza

First things first: heat is your friend! You want your oven screaming hot—set it to 475°F (245°C). If you happen to have a pizza stone or steel, slide it in there now so it gets totally scorched hot while the oven climbs up to temperature. That radiant heat is what gives you that authentic, crisp bottom. While it’s heating, take your dough—whether you whipped up a batch or grabbed good store-bought dough—and stretch or roll it out gently to about 12 or 14 inches. I like brushing the edges with just a little olive oil; that helps the crust brown up nicely.

Mixing the Garlic White Sauce Pizza Base

Now for the sauce! In a little bowl, get that creamy base ready. You’re just combining the ricotta, that Parmesan, the heavy cream, and all your minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Give it a real good stir with a fork until it looks unified and smooth—that’s your garlic white sauce pizza ready to go! Now, here’s a little trick if you like your crust extra structural: spoon that creamy mixture onto the dough, but before you do, you can bake the dough plain for about 3 minutes. It helps keep the base from getting soggy, especially if you’re loading it up!

Baking and Finishing the Cheesy Pizza Dinner

Once the sauce is spread evenly (leave that inch border for the crust!), scatter your mozzarella across the whole thing. It should feel generous! Carefully slide that pie onto your hot stone—or just stick the whole sheet pan right in the middle rack. Bake it for about 10 to 15 minutes. You’re looking for the cheese to be totally melted, bubbly, and maybe spotting up with a little bit of brown color. You know it’s done when those edges are golden! Pull it out, hit it with a sprinkle of that extra Parmesan and fresh parsley, and slice away! Enjoy your fabulous cheesy pizza dinner!

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Tips for Gourmet Homemade Pizza Success

So, you want that gourmet homemade pizza feel without spending all afternoon fussing? That’s exactly what my kitchen philosophy is all about! We rely on a few small tricks that make a huge difference between a decent pizza and one that tastes like it came straight from a fancy wood-fired oven. Using quality ingredients is key, but tweaking the technique is what really seals the deal when we’re talking restaurant-quality flavor at home. Speaking of flavor boosters, if you love garlic, you have to try my super buttery garlic bread recipe sometime!

Dough Shortcuts Worth Taking for White Pizza

Look, I love making dough from scratch, I really do, but sometimes Tuesday is just Tuesday, you know? For this white pizza, I am totally happy with a good, high-quality store-bought dough if it saves me forty-five minutes. That’s one of the best shortcuts for making an easy weeknight pizza achievable! The trick is letting that refrigerated dough sit out on the counter for at least an hour before you try to stretch it. Cold dough fights you every time! If you play your cards right, no one will ever know you didn’t mix it yourself an hour earlier.

Variations on Classic White Pizza

The beauty of a good base recipe, like this creamy white pizza, is how much fun you can have changing it up! It’s so flexible that you can go totally casual for the family or dress it up for company. I always encourage my readers to experiment once they’ve mastered the core recipe. If you’re looking for something incredible to dip that leftover crust into, try making my creamy bruschetta dip alongside your next batch!

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Making a New York Style White Pizza

If you’re chasing that authentic deli feel, you need to lean into the cheese selection for that true New York style white pizza texture. Before you bake, sprinkle on some sharp Pecorino Romano along with the mozzarella; that tangy, salty kick mimics what they use up there! Also, if you’re serious baker, try letting your dough do a long, cold fermentation in the fridge for 24 hours. It puffs up beautifully in that hot oven and gives you those wonderfully chewy, blistered edges.

Vegetarian Pizza Recipe Additions

Since this recipe is already a wonderful vegetarian pizza recipe, adding veggies just enhances things! Spinach is my go-to; you just need to sauté it really well beforehand to squeeze out all that water, or it will steam your crust. Mushrooms, thinly sliced onions, or roasted red peppers are fantastic additions that stand up well to the creamy sauce. Just make sure whatever vegetable you use isn’t too wet!

Serving Suggestions for Your White Pizza Dinner

Because this white pizza is so gloriously rich and cheesy, you really want something bright and fresh alongside it to cut through all that deliciousness. You don’t need to stress over a complicated side dish for your cheesy pizza dinner night!

My absolute favorite pairing? A snappy, simple green salad. A light vinaigrette works beautifully. If you are feeling ambitious, make my creamy Caesar salad—just go easy on the dressing so you don’t overpower the pizza. For something warm, steamed broccoli tossed with lemon zest is fantastic. Keep the sides light, and the pizza is the real star!

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Storage and Reheating for Leftover White Pizza

It’s rare that we have leftovers of this delicious white pizza recipe, but when we do, I have specific ways I handle them to keep that crust from going totally soggy. First, make sure the pizza is completely cool before you seal it up. I wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap, then tuck those into an airtight container. This keeps the air away and stops the cheese from drying out!

Forget the microwave; that’s how we ruin good pizza! The absolute best way to reheat this cheesy delight is in a skillet over medium-low heat, maybe with a tiny spritz of water under the lid for a minute to steam things slightly. If you’re serious about a crisp base, use the oven or an air fryer! Since you asked about leftovers, if you ever have extra bread, you should check out my recipe for using up leftover potato cakes, too!

Frequently Asked Questions About Pizza Bianca

It’s always great to get your last-minute questions answered before you dive into the dough! I’ve pulled together a few things folks ask me all the time about making this pizza bianca so you can feel totally confident moving forward. If you want to catch up on even more tips, you can browse everything I’ve posted over on the Carla’s Cooking Blog!

Can I use cottage cheese instead of ricotta in my white pizza recipe?

Oh, the classic swap question! You can, but you have to do some extra work. Cottage cheese has more moisture than ricotta, and those little curds don’t blend as smoothly. If you absolutely must substitute, drain the cottage cheese really well and then put it in a food processor with the cream and blend it until it mimics the texture of smooth ricotta first. Otherwise, it might just make your pizza watery, and we are definitely shooting for a great white pizza recipe here, not a soggy one!

What makes this white pizza better than ordering out?

For me, it’s the freshness, hands down. When you make this at home, you control everything—the amount of fresh garlic, the quality of the mozzarella, and the crust bake. That feeling of taking a piping hot, cheesy creation out of your own oven makes it an instant comfort food pizza winner! It just tastes brighter and so much more satisfying than anything delivered in a cardboard box.

Is this simple pizza recipe suitable for a holiday party pizza?

Absolutely! This simple pizza recipe is perfect for holidays because it’s colorful and can be made ahead (just prep the sauce!) which is essential when hosting. To elevate it for a holiday party pizza, try topping it with caramelized onions and prosciutto after it comes out of the oven. That salty, sweet combo with the creamy base is just magnificent for special occasions!

Estimated Nutritional Data for This White Pizza

Now, I’m no nutritionist, so treat these numbers as a fun “best guess” for one slice, okay? Based on the ingredients, a slice of this gloriously cheesy white pizza comes in around 350 calories. It’s got about 18g of fat and 16g of protein, with around 32g of carbs to keep you satisfied. Because we use a few salty cheeses, the sodium is a little higher, so keep that in mind! These estimates can shift wildly based on how heavy your hand is with the Parmesan, so take it with a grain of salt!

Share Your Homemade Pizza Night Inspiration

Wow, we made it! You are officially ready to make the best white pizza ever right in your own kitchen. I truly hope this recipe brings that easy, soulful comfort food feeling back to your table tonight. I always love seeing how you all tackle my recipes!

When you try this out for your next pizza night inspiration, please come back here and leave me a star rating! It helps other folks see that this is a family-worthy recipe. And don’t just look at the stars—tell me what you thought in the comments below!

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I’m dying to know what you decided on for your white pizza toppings! Did you stick to the simple cheese, or did you get creative? Maybe you added some roasted garlic or fresh spinach? Seriously, drop your favorite addition below. It gives me ideas for my next test batch!

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Best Homemade White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

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Make a restaurant-quality white pizza at home using a creamy, garlic-infused ricotta sauce instead of tomato sauce. This recipe is simple, cheesy, and perfect for pizza night.

• Author: Carla Davis
• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian-American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven while preheating.
2. Prepare the dough: Stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12 to 14-inch circle on a lightly floured surface or parchment paper. Brush the edges lightly with olive oil.
3. Make the white sauce: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
4. Spread the sauce: Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
5. Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
6. Bake: Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone/steel or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
7. Finish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if using. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

• For a crispier crust, bake the dough plain for 3 minutes before adding the sauce and cheese.
• If you are planning meals ahead, this recipe is a great alternative to relying on meal planning services.
• This recipe works well with pre-made dough, making it an easy weeknight pizza option.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 350
• Sugar: 3
• Sodium: 650
• Fat: 18
• Saturated Fat: 9
• Unsaturated Fat: 5
• Trans Fat: 0.5
• Carbohydrates: 32
• Fiber: 2
• Protein: 16
• Cholesterol: 45