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Pizza Bianca (White Pizza) with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli

Published May 3, 2021 by Lauren Vavala Harris

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Pizza Bianca, commonly referred to as White Pizza, is a simple sauce-less pizza topped with a combination of fresh Italian cheeses. This recipe has added sun-dried tomatoes and broccoli and is made on a low carb cauliflower crust to give it even more amazing flavor, although any pizza crust can be used. Enjoy a quick and easy pizza night with this recipe for a roman classic, Pizza Bianca.

overhead of pizza bianca (or white pizza) cut into 6 slices with one piece moved away slightly

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You may be wondering, “What is pizza bianca?” and I am here to tell you it is the best, sauce-less pizza pie out there. Pizza bianca is a traditional recipe from Rome, Italy, ensuring it tastes delicious enough to please Italian afficionados, even without the traditional base of red or white sauces.

My vegetarian version is the perfect weeknight meal, which is so simple and fun that you will feel like you’re already enjoying a luxurious weekend. Made using a base of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, this pizza pie is ultra-creamy, while sweet roasted garlic and savory sundried tomatoes provide tons of flavor.

Pizza bianca shines as the perfect example of simplicity and tradition which is at the heart of Italian cuisine. You can even experiment using different vegetable combinations, like my Spinach and Roasted Garlic Pizza, to top this creamy pie in order to create your own unique pizza bianca.

Why This Recipe Works

It’s easy to make. Once you have your crust ready to go, it only takes a few minutes to assemble your pizza before baking it. This recipe uses just 5 ingredients (plus the crust), as written.

It is incredibly flavorful. The combination of creamy ricotta and mozzarella blend well together. Their mild flavors are elevated by the addition of savory roasted garlic, sweet, tangy sun-dried tomatoes and crunchy broccoli. 

You can easily modify this recipe to suit your own taste. Simply swap out the toppings for different ones that you enjoy or try a different crust. You can often find fresh pizza dough in the bakery section of the grocery store, pre-baked crusts near the pizza sauce or frozen pizza crusts in the freezer section.

How To Make A Pizza Bianca

Ingredients

Ingredients to make pizza bianca on a white background with labels

  • Pizza Crust: you can use any pizza crust that you like. I use my Cauliflower Pizza Crust recipe to keep this recipe low in carbohydrates, gluten free and to add a ton more flavor to this pizza. This pizza crust is chewy with crispy edges and holds toppings very well.
  • Ricotta Cheese: use whole milk ricotta for the best results.
  • Mozzarella Cheese: this may be the only time that I say this, but pre-shredded cheese works just fine in this recipe. Mozzarella also helps to hold the ricotta together but melts nicely so that it’s still very creamy.
  • Roasted Garlic: you can reference this post on How To Roast Garlic, if you’d like to roast it fresh. You can also substitute raw garlic, but the flavor profile will be slightly different.
  • Sun-dried Tomatoes: sliced thin or diced.
  • Broccoli: keep the florets as evenly sized as possible. Smaller, bite-size florets are ideal.

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

Preheat your oven as directed in your pizza crust recipe.

Prepare your pizza crust up to the first bake.

Chef’s Tip: most homemade pizza crusts require 2 bakes. The first allows for most of the bake time needed for the crust and sets the dough so that toppings can be more easily added. The second bake is done to melt the cheese and warm the toppings, as well as finish baking the crust. If you are using a prepared, store-bought crust, follow the directions on the package. It may already be baked once.

Create!

Ricotta, mozzarella and roasted garlic mixed together in a glass bowl with small bowls of broccoli and sundried tomatoes next to it

Mash the roasted garlic cloves into a paste. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and garlic until well blended. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

A pizza crust topped with ricotta cheese

Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pizza crust in a similar fashion as you would pizza sauce.

A pizza crust topped with ricotta cheese, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes

Top with sun-dried tomatoes and broccoli.

A baked pizza with ricotta, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes

Return the pizza to the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the crust is fully baked and the pizza toppings are hot.

Present!

a pizza bianca on a cauliflower pizza crust with one slice pulled away some

Cut into 6 slices.

Note: if you are using a different crust, you may get 8 slices instead.

Tips and Techniques

  • You can use any crust that you prefer, however, it will change the nutritional information listed.
  • Easily modify this recipe with any toppings that you prefer.
  • Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Eat within 3-4 days.

FAQ’s

Can You Freeze White Pizza?

While you can freeze white pizza, the texture of the cheese may be slightly different once reheated. To freeze, tightly wrap leftover pizza in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Consume within 1-2 months for best results.

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close up of a pizza bianca on a cauliflower pizza crust with one slice pulled away some
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Pizza Bianca (White Pizza) with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Broccoli

Pizza Bianca, also commonly referred to as White Pizza, is a sauce-less pizza topped with a combination of Italian cheeses. This recipe has added sun-dried tomatoes and broccoli and is made on a low carb cauliflower crust to give it even more amazing flavor, although any pizza crust can be used.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 35 minutes minutes
Servings 6 slices
Calories 266kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 1 Cauliflower Pizza Crust (or use your own recipe/store bought crusts)
  • 6 cloves roasted garlic (see notes)
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (whole milk)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (cut small)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (sliced thin or diced)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven as directed in your pizza crust recipe.
  • Prepare your pizza crust up to the first bake. (See notes)
  • Mash the roasted garlic cloves into a paste. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and garlic until well blended. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pizza crust in a similar fashion as you would pizza sauce.
  • Top with sun-dried tomatoes and broccoli.
  • Return the pizza to the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the crust is fully baked and the pizza toppings are hot.
  • Cut into 6 slices and serve warm.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • You can reference this post on How to Roast Garlic, if you prefer to roast your own. You can also substitute raw garlic, but the flavor profile will be slightly different.
  • If you are using a prepared, store-bought crust, follow the directions on the package for baking. It may already be baked once.
  • Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary. If you use a different crust or swap out toppings, it could be significantly different.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 2mg

This recipe was originally posted on June 6, 2016. It was updated with new images, step-by-step instructions, tips, techniques, FAQ’s and video in May 2021.

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Comments

  1. Carmy says

    October 12, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    Love that you used a cauliflower crust! It looks delicious and you can’t even tell it’s not a traditional crust!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      Thanks Carmy!

      Reply
  2. Lucy Parissi says

    October 12, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    The cauliflower crust bakes up beautifully. I’m looking forward to trying this recipe out.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      Thanks Lucy!

      Reply
  3. Emily says

    October 12, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    Oooh what a delicious sounding veggie pizza, can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:50 pm

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  4. Danielle says

    October 12, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    What a delicious veggie pizza. I love anything with sundried tomatoes.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:50 pm

      Agreed!!

      Reply
  5. Mary says

    October 12, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    These are so cute! I love anything in a mini version!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:51 pm

      Same!

      Reply
  6. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    October 12, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    That looks great! I am currently waiting for my husband to go pick up pizza. Having a lazy night. Yours is keeping me going int he meantime. Shared.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 5:51 pm

      Haha! Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Ivelisse says

    August 7, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    This looks so good!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 7, 2016 at 9:45 pm

      Thanks Ivelisse!

      Reply
  8. Amanda says

    August 7, 2016 at 12:26 am

    This looks so good! We just made homemade pizza on Thursday.

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 7, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Thanks so much! We love homemade pizza! It’s on our menu next week!

      Reply
  9. Ashleigh says

    August 5, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    These mini white pizzas look amazing and something I know I would love! Thank you for shairng such a great recipe!

    Reply
  10. IE says

    August 5, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    Looks yummy. Ricotta is a unique touch. Never would have considered that.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 6, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      I had it at a local pizza place once and loved it!

      Reply
  11. kara says

    August 5, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    oh my gosh! these look so yummy. pinning!!!

    Reply
  12. Becca Wilson says

    July 21, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    This looks so yummy. With kids in my house, I love that these are also mini!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      To each their own 🙂

      Reply
  13. Adaleta Avdic says

    July 18, 2016 at 11:20 am

    This looks so incredibly tasty, white pizza sounds amazing! xx Adaleta Avdic

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 18, 2016 at 6:22 pm

      Thanks Adaleta!

      Reply
  14. Lora says

    July 18, 2016 at 11:12 am

    I’m a huge fan of making mini-pizzas at home. Such an easy option for a family. These look delicious!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 18, 2016 at 6:23 pm

      Thank you Lora!

      Reply
  15. Allison says

    July 18, 2016 at 9:01 am

    This looks so good and something that I would actually eat!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 18, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      Haha! Thanks!

      Reply
  16. Kari says

    July 17, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    These look fantastic! I love the veggie crust idea!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 18, 2016 at 8:09 am

      Thank you Kari 🙂

      Reply
  17. Jessica says

    July 17, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    I Love white pizza!! I want to try this soon!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      It’s really good – hope you try it!

      Reply
  18. Cristina says

    July 17, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Oh my, God! These mini pizzas look unreal! They seem great for summer time, due to the high ratio of veggies.
    Must try this recipe! <3

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks Cristina!

      Reply
  19. Kim says

    July 17, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    Those look absolutely delicious…I’ve never done a cauliflower crust, but those look so yummy, that I might just try it. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Cauliflower crust is my fav! Def worth a try!

      Reply
  20. Carmen Baguio says

    July 17, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Thank you for the gluten free recipe! I’ll be trying this.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  21. Theresa says

    July 16, 2016 at 11:50 am

    Looks delicious! I would love to eat that right now. Yum!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  22. Sarah Zerbe says

    July 16, 2016 at 11:43 am

    The toppings are not really my thing but I want to try out the crust.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:36 am

      I have the recipe for the crust posted separately – Cheesy Cauliflower Crust – it’s really good!

      Reply
  23. Taylor Mobley says

    July 16, 2016 at 11:39 am

    Those look SO yummy!!! Can’t wait to try.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Taylor!

      Reply
  24. Abby says

    July 16, 2016 at 11:19 am

    Yum yum yum! I’m going to have to try this recipe!

    Xoxo Takingonthekitchen.weebly.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Thanks for stopping by Abby!

      Reply
  25. Brianne says

    July 16, 2016 at 10:52 am

    These look delicious! I’m going to have to try making them sometime! Hopefully, my husband can get over his dislike for broccoli! 😛

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:37 am

      Haha, probably not but you can sub spinach of something else.

      Reply
  26. JoJo Tabares says

    July 16, 2016 at 8:41 am

    That looks so good! Awesome.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:38 am

      Thanks Jojo!

      Reply
  27. Luna says

    July 16, 2016 at 8:29 am

    Great, now I have a major pizza craving!! These look so delicious!!! I’ve never had a cauliflower crust before, so I can’t wait to try it! 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:39 am

      Hope you like it Luna 🙂

      Reply
  28. Sonia Hale says

    July 16, 2016 at 7:57 am

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:39 am

      Thanks Sonia!

      Reply
  29. Corina says

    July 4, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    I haven’t made a white pizza before but these look great and healthy. I need to try a cauliflower crust too!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 4, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Yes! Try it for sure, it’s soooo good!

      Reply
  30. Enricoh Alfonzo says

    July 4, 2016 at 10:42 am

    hahha this just reminded me of a moment from the Inside Out movie I watched last night where they go to buy pizza and the place only serves broccoli topped pizzas.
    While I’m not a fan of it, it does look like a great recipe

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 4, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      Haha! Well, we allow broccoli-free pizza’s around here too 🙂

      Reply
  31. Glenda says

    June 12, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    I have acid reflux these mini white pizza would be great for me. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 13, 2016 at 10:04 pm

      Perfect! 🙂

      Reply
  32. Kira-Marie says

    June 12, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    Yum!!! Those look so delicious!! I’m so curious to try the cheesy cauliflower crusts!! Definitely giving this a try this week!! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:14 pm

      The crust is my favorite! Hope you like them!

      Reply
  33. theCuriousPixie (@theCuriousPixie) says

    June 12, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    These sound amazing. I love roasted garlic. Salivating as I type.

    http://www.thecuriouspixie.co.uk

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      It’s my new addiction!!

      Reply
  34. ValAroundTown says

    June 12, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    I just love being creative with Pizza, this is on the list to try! Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  35. Hilarie Zimbicki says

    June 12, 2016 at 1:34 am

    Mmmmmm, look so yummy! I’d like to try it with red sauce too!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:16 pm

      Red sauce tends to make cauliflower crusts a little weaker…make sure to make the crusts a little on the thicker side if you use cauliflower vs. traditional pizza crusts 🙂

      Reply
  36. Mukund Madhav says

    June 12, 2016 at 12:56 am

    I need them. So delicious. I am going to kill all the pizza stores now!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:16 pm

      Haha! So intense!

      Reply
  37. Kirsten says

    June 11, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    Oh this looks amazing! I’m definitely filing this away in my recipe stash!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks Kirsten 🙂

      Reply
  38. Candy says

    June 11, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    This is new to me looks and sounds really good.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 12, 2016 at 10:17 pm

      Thanks Candy – I love ricotta on pizza so I’ve been experimenting with different toppings with it. So far, this is my favorite!

      Reply
  39. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    June 9, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    Oh heavenly!!! Such bold and fresh flavors. I NEED to try this when I need a healthy pizza fix!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 10, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks Chrissa! 🙂

      Reply

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