Pizza Without Tomato Sauce Recipe
This white pizza skips the traditional tomato sauce for a savory garlic-butter base with pesto, herbs, and Parmesan. Topped with fresh veggies, jalapeños, and crumbled feta, it’s a flavor-packed, oven-baked delight that’s crisp on the edges and rich in every bite.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Small mixing bowl
- Spoon or brush (for spreading sauce)
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 1 sweet onion sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 fresh jalapeño pepper chopped
- 1 bunch fresh spinach torn
- 1 unbaked pizza crust
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 package feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tomato sliced
- 1 tsp dried basil leaves
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the directions on the pizza crust package.
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, olive oil, garlic, pesto, dried basil, oregano, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the pizza crust using a spoon or brush.
- Arrange the tomato slices, spinach leaves, onion slices, and jalapeño rings evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese generously on top of the vegetables.
- Place the pizza in the oven and bake it following the package instructions until the edges are golden and the cheese is slightly browned.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for a stronger, more aromatic flavor.
- Lightly sauté onions before adding if you prefer a sweeter, milder taste.
- Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for extra heat.