Italian Pizza Bianca, this Best Easy White Pizza is made with pancetta, mozzarella, parmesan flakes and arugula. So good, one of the best Pizzas! You will never miss the Sauce.
Since I’ve been living in Italy Pizza is probably one of the most delicious dishes around. Ok, I can’t even count how many amazing dishes there really are around here…
Whenever I made pizza, ate it in a restaurant or ordered take out it was always red pizza with olives or a classic Margherita. Never white, why? I have no idea!
So what exactly is a White Pizza / Pizza Bianca?
- In Italy pizza bianca means “white pizza”, which is a Pizza drizzled with olive oil and salt and of course no Tomato Sauce.
- Sometimes topped with Mozzarella or Parmesan Cheese.
- Some people like to top their White Pizza’s with roasted veggies, seafood or even greens.
- And one of my favourites Potato.
- Just never Tomato Sauce.
One day I was out shopping with my sister-in-law and I noticed her buying arugula and parmesan. At that time I wasn’t really impressed with Rugula/Rocket (arugula) and I asked her what she was planning to do with it.
More White Pizza Recipes
Italian Sausage Artichoke Cheese Pizza
Grilled Zucchini Pizza with Arugula
And if you want to make your own dough, this Pizza Dough Recipe is perfect.
She told me she made pizza with it. We discussed how I had never really used arugula and then she told me about one of the most scrumptious pizzas ever.
How to make the Best White Pizza
- Bake your pizza dough with the pancetta first, don’t add the cheese or the arugula.
- After the amounted time, then add the shredded firm Mozzarella and bake just until the cheese melts.
- Remove the Pizza from the oven and then top it with the Arugula / Rocket and flaked Parmesan.
- It’s best to flake your own Parmesan, packaged cheese never tastes as good.
You won’t even miss the Tomato Sauce!
So I think it is her fault that I never come home from shopping without a bundle of arugula nowadays!
Now for every Red Pizza I make I will make 2 White Pizzas, so give it a try, nothing beats a great and tasty White Pizza Recipe. Buon Appetito!
Italian Pizza Bianca/White
Ingredients
- 1 ready made pizza dough crust (or my Best Pizza Dough Recipe)
- 3/4 cup chopped pancetta 80 grams
- 1 cup shredded firm mozzarella 120 grams
- 1 tablespoon flaked fresh parmesan cheese (flake with a potato peeler) 5 grams
- 1 cup fresh arugula ( I cut them in half) 20 grams
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 13 grams
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450° (250°) (that's as hot as mine goes). Lightly oil a 12 inch pizza pan (30 centimeters).
- Place dough on pizza pan and top with pancetta, bake in oven for 10-12 minutes, remove from oven and top with grated mozzarella cheese, bake for approximately 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven and top with arugula and sprinkle with flakes of parmesan. Serve immediately, Enjoy!
Nutrition
Kathleen says
Great pizza! I bought fresh dough and left the dough out for 3 hours on a cookie sheet under a bowl. It was much easier to spread. Greased pizza sheet with olive oil. Instead of pancetta I used pre-diced prosciutto. Cooked exactly according to directions. Delicious!!
Rosemary says
Thanks Kathleen, glad you enjoyed it. Take care.
Mikr says
I make mine with anchovies fresh mushrooms kalamata olives cspers sometimes and a sprinkle of chill flakes.
Rosemary says
Hi Mikr, that sounds amazing. Have a great Sunday.
Brian Jones says
I love the sound of this, idea… The Hungarians have a version of white pizza and that has a base sauce of sour cream, it’ not for me but my wife loves it.
Rosemary says
Hi Brian, hmmm that sounds interesting, I think I will stick with the Italian way 😉
Meaghan | Cook. Craft. Love. says
I love love love pizza but I have to admit I’m pretty boring when it comes to toppings. But I have some white sauce leftover after making shrimp alfredo the other day so I’m definitely making this one!
Rosemary says
Hi Meaghan, I have never made it with white sauce, but let me know how it turns out.
Mary says
We first tried arugula on pizza in California… so good! It’s a staple on our grilled pizzas in the summer. I’m loving the simplicity of the topping combination here. Maybe for the first grilled pizza of the season. 😉
Rosemary says
Hi Mary, I love the stuff I could put it on everything. Thanks and have a great week.
Kristina @ Love & Zest says
These pizza recipes look fabulous! Can’t wait to try some of them. Thanks for sharing! Anything that makes pizza healthier is a winner in my book!
Rosemary says
Hi Kristina, thanks so much. Hope you enjoy it.
Maria @ kitchenathoskins says
Simple yet healthy!! I’ve never tried pizza with arugula before, but the salty panchetta would pair perfectly with the spicy arugula, YUM!!
Rosemary says
Hi Maria, I hope you try it because it is delicious. I can never get enough arugula. 🙂
Ann says
There is nothing like white pizza. I usually make mine with ricotta cheese and fresh mozzarella. Definitely am going to try your recipe. Thank you.
Rosemary says
Hi Ann, oh that sounds good, I will have to try that next time. Hope you enjoy it.