Description
A creamy, tangy twist on traditional pizza, this White Banana Pepper Pizza features a rich ricotta-Parmesan white sauce, mellow mozzarella, and zesty banana peppers on a crispy crust. It’s an easy, vegetarian-friendly option perfect for pizza night.
Ingredients
1 prepared pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup sliced banana peppers (mild or hot, to taste)
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the prepared pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine the sautéed garlic with ricotta and Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
- Layer the sliced banana peppers over the cheese and sprinkle with oregano and optional red pepper flakes.
- Bake the pizza for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, garnish with fresh basil if using, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use hot banana peppers and extra red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
Swap ricotta with cream cheese for a richer flavor.
Top with fresh arugula after baking for a peppery bite.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 375°F oven for 5–7 minutes for best results.
You can freeze the unbaked assembled pizza or leftover slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of pizza)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
