Neuchâtel-Style White Pizza with Garlic and Thyme

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A delicate white pizza topped with creamy ricotta, roasted garlic cloves, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of olive oil, inspired by local Swiss pizzeria flavors. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pizza dough, ricotta cheese, whole garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone inside to heat for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Toss 6 whole garlic cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil and wrap them in aluminum foil. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Roll out 400 g pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle with a slightly thicker edge.
  4. Step 4: Spread 150 g ricotta cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  5. Step 5: Peel the roasted garlic cloves and distribute them evenly over the ricotta layer.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 100 g grated mozzarella cheese on top, then scatter 3 g fresh thyme leaves evenly.
  7. Step 7: Season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  8. Step 8: Drizzle the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over the pizza.
  9. Step 9: Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone and bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
  10. Step 10: Remove from the oven and let rest 3 minutes before slicing and serving.

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