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

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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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 slices
Calories 266kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

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.

Comments

  1. Carmy says

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

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  6. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    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.

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  9. Ashleigh says

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

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  18. Cristina says

    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

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  19. Kim says

    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!

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    • ourlittleeverything says

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

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  25. Brianne says

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

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  27. Luna says

    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! 🙂

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  29. Corina says

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

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  30. Enricoh Alfonzo says

    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

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  32. Kira-Marie says

    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!

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      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 🙂

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      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

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

    Reply

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