Description
A refreshing twist on traditional pizza, featuring a creamy lemon ricotta base topped with fresh mozzarella, caramelized onions, and peppery arugula.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball Pizza dough Homemade or store-bought thin crust
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese Whole milk, drained
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella Torn into chunks
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 2 Lemons Zest of 2 Meyer or regular lemons
- 2 cups Arugula Fresh
- ¼ cup Caramelized onions Pre-cooked
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin
- ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional, for a hint of heat
- Salt and pepper To taste
- 2 tablespoon Fresh basil Torn
- 6 oz Grilled chicken Sliced, for a lemon pepper chicken variation (optional)
- ½ cup Marinated artichoke hearts Chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoon Pine nuts Lightly toasted (optional)
- Goat cheese Substitute for ricotta for a tangier version (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and roll out the dough.
- Mix lemon ricotta and season.
- Spread ricotta on the dough and brush the crust.
- Add mozzarella, onions, parmesan, and spices.
- Bake until golden and bubbly.
- Add arugula, basil, and olive oil after baking.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with various add-ins for extra flavor.
- For a tangier version, substitute goat cheese for ricotta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Pizza, Pizza Recipe, Lemon Ricotta Pizza