Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • Dough for one large pizza
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves (, minced)
  • 8 oz ball fresh mozzarella (, sliced very thinly)
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups baby arugula greens
  • lemon juice
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Take pizza dough and stretch to desired size. Prebake in the oven at 425 degrees F for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and brush with olive oil and minced garlic.
  • In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, salt, pepper, and herbs. Spread mixture into a thin layer across the pizza. Layer with thin slices of fresh mozzarella, and half the pecorino cheese.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining pecorino and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Optional: Toss fresh arugula with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Top on pizza just before serving.