In southern Italy, the tomato is an important ingredient in pizza and pasta dishes, but in northern Italy, cream-based dishes are more common. Follow the tradition of northern Italy and use a cream-based sauce on pizza as an alternative to tomato sauce to accommodate allergies, or to try something new.
White Sauce
Step 1
Apply a white sauce on a pizza crust that covers all but 1/4-inch of the edge.
Step 2
Sprinkle a hard Italian cheese on the pizza, such as Pecorino Romano.
Step 3
Add shredded mozzarella, crushed or sliced basil or oregano and spices.
Step 4
Bake the pizza at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until the crust and top of the cheese are browned.
Pesto
Step 1
Spread pesto, an Italian basil sauce, on a pizza crust.
Step 2
Cover the pizza with a light layer of shredded Pecorino Romano. Add slices of fresh mozzarella.
Step 3
Bake the pizza at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until the edges are browned and the mozzarella is melted and browned.
Ricotta
Step 1
Mix ricotta with an egg yolk and spread a layer of medium thickness on a pizza crust.
Step 2
Add herbs and spices, such as oregano, basil, spicy paprika, salt and pepper and roasted garlic.
Step 3
Sprinkle the pizza with a hard Italian cheese, such as Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, and shredded mozzarella.
Step 4
Bake the pizza 425 degrees Fahrenheit until the mozzarella is lightly browned on the top.
Things You'll Need
- Pizza crust
- White pizza sauce
- Pesto sauce
- Ricotta
- Italian herbs and spices
- Mozzarella
- Hard Italian cheese, such as Pecorino Romano or Parmesan
References
- "American Pie: My Search for the Perfect Pizza"; Peter Reinhart; 2004
- "The New Food Lover's Companion"; Sharon Tyler Herbst, et al.; 2007
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