Rustico Recipe
White pizza with ricotta, mozzarella, shaved parmesan, mozzarella cheese, onions and arugula garnished with mixed greens, onions, tomato and kalamata olives with house balsamic dressing
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Ingredients
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Pizza Base
Cheese Mixture
Toppings
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Pizza Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy pizza crust.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a circle or rectangle, depending on your preference. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 3
Making the Cheese Mixture
- 4
Combine the Cheeses
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and shaved parmesan cheese. Mix well until combined.
- 5
Spread the Cheese Mixture
Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the prepared pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Add Onions
Evenly distribute the thinly sliced onions over the cheese mixture on the pizza.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Final Touches
- 8
Add Arugula
Once the pizza is baked, remove it from the oven and top it with fresh arugula.
- 9
Prepare Garnish
In a small bowl, toss mixed greens, diced tomato, and sliced kalamata olives. Drizzle with balsamic dressing to taste.
- 10
Serve
Slice the pizza and serve with the mixed greens garnish on the side or on top. Enjoy your Rustico white pizza!