Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTraverso'sWhite Pizza Recipe

White Pizza Recipe

Inspired by Traverso's
Time45m
Serves4

Olive oil, garlic, ricotta, diced tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil

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Ingredients

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Pizza Base

White Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pizza Dough

    If using store-bought pizza dough, follow the package instructions to bring it to room temperature. If making from scratch, prepare your dough according to your chosen recipe and let it rise.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for a crispy crust.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Garlic

    Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.

Making the White Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.

Assembling the Pizza

  1. 5

    Shape the Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape (round or rectangular) and transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.

  2. 6

    Add Olive Oil

    Brush the shaped pizza dough with olive oil to add flavor and prevent sogginess.

  3. 7

    Spread the White Sauce

    Evenly spread the ricotta garlic mixture over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

  4. 8

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer, followed by the diced tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion. Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter them on top.

Baking

  1. 9

    Bake the Pizza

    Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

  2. 10

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious white pizza!

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