3 Cheese Lemon & Basil Pizza 
A zesty, cheesy twist on pizza night!
Mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan meet lemon & basil on a golden crust 
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 14 mins
Additional Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 4 mins—
Ingredients: 1 ball of pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese 1 small lemon, thinly sliced (seeds removed)
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 small shallot, thinly sliced 1 small handful fresh basil leaves Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Special tools: Pizza stone or baking sheet
Parchment paper (if not using a stone)
Pizza cutter—
Instructions:1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it inside and heat for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it inside and heat for 30 minutes.2. 
Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface. Transfer to parchment if not using a stone.
Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface. Transfer to parchment if not using a stone.3. Drizzle olive oil over the dough and spread evenly.
Drizzle olive oil over the dough and spread evenly.4. Sprinkle mozzarella, then add dollops of ricotta.
Sprinkle mozzarella, then add dollops of ricotta.5. Add parmesan, followed by shallots and lemon slices.
Add parmesan, followed by shallots and lemon slices.6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.7. Bake for 10–14 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Bake for 10–14 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.8. Remove from oven, top with fresh basil, slice & serve immediately!
Remove from oven, top with fresh basil, slice & serve immediately!—-
Perfectly creamy, salty, and citrusy—this one’s a crowd-pleaser!