White Pizza with Ricotta and Spinach

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White Pizza with Ricotta and Spinach is a variation of the classic Italian-American pizza that skips the traditional tomato sauce, instead featuring a creamy base of ricotta cheese, melted mozzarella, fresh spinach, and often garlic and herbs. It hails from Italian-American culinary traditions, where 'white pizza' (pizza bianca) emphasizes rich, savory flavors without the acidity of tomatoes.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in fat and protein due to the generous amounts of ricotta and mozzarella cheese, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the pizza crust. A typical serving provides calcium, iron from spinach, and around 300-400 calories, depending on portion size and crust thickness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	580 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin K	80 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Magnesium	30 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, white pizza reflects a rustic Italian approach where simplicity and quality ingredients shine, while nutritionally, the spinach adds a boost of vitamins A and K, making it a slightly more nutrient-dense option compared to some cheese-heavy pizzas.