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Garlic and Cheese Pizza


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 43 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious homemade pizza topped with garlic, mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ball pizza dough
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Let pizza dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 475°F with pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over low heat, add minced garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Roll or stretch dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface. Place on parchment paper.
  5. Brush garlic oil over the dough. Add dollops of ricotta, sprinkle mozzarella, and finish with Parmesan. Add red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Transfer pizza on parchment to hot stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10–13 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh herbs, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh mozzarella cheese.
  • You can add additional toppings based on your preference.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg