Description
A refreshing and zesty pizza perfect for spring gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the pizza crust.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the ricotta and sprinkle the lemon zest on top.
- Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
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Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest.
- Pair with a light salad for a complete meal.
- This pizza can be made vegetarian by using a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg