Sage and Ricotta White Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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A creamy white pizza featuring herb-infused ricotta and fresh sage, baked on a golden crust for a sophisticated touch. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs pizza dough, ricotta cheese, fresh sage leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, 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: 18 min Cook: 14 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (store-bought) pizza dough
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup, chopped fresh sage leaves
2, minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside for 30 minutes.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
Step 3: Roll 1 1/2 cups pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, transfer to cornmeal-dusted peel, and spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Step 5: Bake on preheated stone for 12-15 minutes until crust is crisp and edges are golden.
Step 6: Let rest for 2 minutes before slicing to allow the cheese to set.