White Pizza
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White Pizza, or 'Pizza Bianca', is a traditional Italian pizza that skips the classic tomato sauce. Instead, it features a base of olive oil, garlic, and a generous layer of melted cheeses, often ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, sometimes topped with herbs like rosemary or spinach.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in fat and carbohydrates from the cheese and dough, providing a good amount of protein and calcium. A standard serving can range from 600 to 900 calories, depending on the crust thickness and cheese quantity.
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of Roman street food and represents a simpler, older style of pizza before tomatoes from the Americas became widely used in Italian cooking. Nutritionally, the absence of acidic tomato sauce can make it a milder option for some digestive systems.