Pizza Bianca (White Pizza) is free of tomato sauce, and instead has an olive oil base topped with garlic, Italian seasonings, and ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. This recipe will help you discover how easy it is to make restaurant-quality pizza at home!
Pizza Bianca (or White Pizza) hails from Rome. It features olive oil, garlic, and blend of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. It doesn’t have tomato sauce, although you can serve it with marinara for dipping.
You can frequently find this pizza with fresh sliced tomato, spinach, or broccoli. Here we add a little bit of broccoli, but it’s totally optional.
In Rome I had this pizza topped with very thinly sliced zucchini, which was absolutely incredible!
Above: Two Kinds of Pizza in Rome! Check it out on my Instagram feed, and find more of my travel photos there.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- We use a not-so-secret “secret” Pizza Bianca Spice Blend! It’s a mixture of common seasonings that you probably already have in your pantry. These spices take White Pizza from ordinary to amazing!
- It’s super cheesy. If you’re a cheese-lover, this is for you! With ricotta and mozzarella, and a sprinkling of parmesan on top for serving, you will go crazy for this.
- You won’t believe how easy it is to make awesome pizza right in your own kitchen!
The Best White Pizza Recipe with Broccoli
Pizza Bianca Ingredients
Pizza Bianca Spice Mix:
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Black pepper
White Pizza:
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound pizza dough
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Broccoli (optional)
- Garlic
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Spread the dough out onto a 12-inch pizza stone or similar sized baking sheet, pressing it out with your fingers. Drizzle olive oil onto the dough and brush it around evenly, leaving a border of about 1/2-inch all around.
- Use the tines of a fork to prick several holes in the dough (this is called “docking” it).
- Spread the ricotta cheese evenly on top, leaving the border all around. Evenly sprinkle on the Pizza Bianca Spice Mix.
- Sprinkle about 2/3 of the shredded mozzarella on top.
- Top with the broccoli, sliced garlic, and then the remaining 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella.
- Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve hot!
Tips
- Look for pizza dough at your local grocery store or pizzeria. They usually have it available for purchase in 1-pound balls.
- Instead of using shredded mozzarella to make Pizza Bianca, I like to use a “pizza cheese” blend. The blend I buy contains a mixture of shredded mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, and romano cheeses.
- Broccoli is optional on this pizza, but it’s a delicious addition and easy to blanch! To blanch broccoli, fill a 3-quart saucepan up 2/3 with water. Bring to a boil, add about a generous pinch of sea salt, and then add the broccoli. Boil for 1 minute and then transfer the broccoli to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
White Pizza FAQs
What Does Pizza Bianca Mean?
In Italian, “bianca” is a female name from the word that means “white”. Pizza Bianca literally means White Pizza.
What is Pizza Bianca Made Of?
This type of pizza is free of tomato sauce. Instead, the dough is topped with olive oil or a creamy sauce that’s similar to Alfredo sauce.
And then it’s commonly topped with shredded cheese, garlic, and spices.
Can You Freeze Homemade Pizza?
Yes! This pizza freezes very well.
To Freeze and Heat Uncooked Pizza:
You can make the pizza up to the point of baking it and then freeze it for up to 2 months. When you want to cook it, thaw it to room temperature (I leave it overnight on the counter), and then bake it as directed.
To Freeze Cooked Pizza:
Another option is to bake the pizza and then freeze the leftovers for up to 2 months. Let the pizza cool to room temperature, and then freeze the slices layered between pieces of parchment paper in an airtight container.
How Do I Reheat Frozen Leftover Pizza?
To Reheat Pizza in the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 375F. Place the pizza slices (thawed if frozen) onto a foil-lined baking tray. Bake until the cheese is melted and the pizza is warm, about 10 minutes.
To Reheat Pizza on the Stovetop:
Place the pizza slices in a cast iron skillet or stainless steel skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and cook until the cheese is melted and the pizza is warm, about 5 minutes.
What to Serve with White Pizza
- Heirloom Tomato and Avocado Panzanella Salad
- White Bean Roasted Red Pepper Salad
- Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries
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Pizza Bianca (White Pizza Recipe)
Ingredients
Pizza Bianca Spice Mix:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
White Pizza:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 pound pizza dough ball thawed if frozen (look for it at your local grocery store or pizzeria)
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella or pizza blend
- 1 cup broccoli florets blanched for 60 seconds, drained, and patted dry
- 4 large cloves garlic thinly sliced
Optional Serving Suggestions:
- Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients for the Pizza Bianca Spice Mix and set aside.
- Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon oil inside a large bowl. Place the dough inside the bowl and turn it to coat in oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Gently deflate the dough, but don’t push out all the air. Spread it out onto a 12-inch pizza stone or similar sized baking sheet, pressing it out with your fingers.
- Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons onto the dough and brush it around evenly, leaving a border of about 1/2-inch all around.
- Use the tines of a fork to prick several holes in the dough (this is called “docking” it).
- Spread the ricotta cheese evenly on top, leaving the border all around. Evenly sprinkle on the Pizza Bianca Spice Mix. Sprinkle about 2/3 of the shredded mozzarella on top. Top with the broccoli, sliced garlic, and then the remaining 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella.
- Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
- Serve hot!
Faith’s Tips
- Recipe Yield and Serving Size: This recipe makes 1 (12-inch) pizza. Cut it into 8 slices, and each slice is 1 serving.
- Nutrition Information: The nutritional information for this post was calculated without the optional serving suggestions.
- Use Pre-Made Dough: Look for pizza dough at your local grocery store or pizzeria. They usually have it available for purchase in 1-pound balls.
- Shredded Pizza Cheese: Instead of using shredded mozzarella to make Pizza Bianca, I like to use a “pizza cheese” blend. The blend I buy contains a mixture of shredded mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, and romano cheeses.
- To Blanch Broccoli: Broccoli is optional on this pizza, but it’s a delicious addition and easy to blanch! To blanch broccoli, fill a 3-quart saucepan up 2/3 with water. Bring to a boil, add about a generous pinch of sea salt, and then add the broccoli. Boil for 1 minute and then transfer the broccoli to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
- To Freeze and Heat Uncooked Pizza: You can make the pizza up to the point of baking it and then freeze it for up to 2 months. When you want to cook it, thaw it to room temperature (I leave it overnight on the counter), and then bake it as directed.
- To Freeze Cooked Pizza: Another option is to bake the pizza and then freeze the leftovers for up to 2 months. Let the pizza cool to room temperature, and then freeze the slices layered between pieces of parchment paper in an airtight container.
- To Reheat Pizza in the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375F. Place the pizza slices (thawed if frozen) onto a foil-lined baking tray. Bake until the cheese is melted and the pizza is warm, about 10 minutes.
- To Reheat Pizza on the Stovetop: Place the pizza slices in a cast iron skillet or stainless steel skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and cook until the cheese is melted and the pizza is warm, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on July 18, 2009. I updated it with more information on June 13, 2022.
I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to 
I ate the entire thing 🙃
White pizza is my ABSOLUTE fave! This looks sooo good – I need to get my act together before going grocery shopping and make some of your recipes finally!
OOOH!!~ Freaking delicious!! I love the “white” sauce made creamy with ricotta!
Couple the reasons for wanting this with the fact that it is freezing cold here and I’m so motivated to make this! I’m one of those people that loves broccoli! :)
Yum! This looks really good, and healthy, too. There is nothing like homemade pizze :) The broccoli is a nice touch.
This pizza looks ever so scrumptious! a great combo!
Cheers,
Rosa
What a great looking pie! I love broccoli on pizza ever since my grandma fixed some for me once. She also included carrots! Talk about a crunch!
Looks so delicious..
I always have pizzas on the weekend, too! This looks really good – love the Ricotta topping and the thick puffy crust. Delicious!
I love pizza! This pizza looks so healthy and yummy :)
I like how this pizza has no red sauce on it. It looks very spa-like to me….:)
You had me at oozing cheese! I love pizza and this is a fabulous recipe! Gorgeous pix as always!! Hope you are having a fabulous weekend.
xoxo
Karyn