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Meatball Pizza with ricotta and Caesar

Mar 14, 2023 · 27 Comments

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Meatball Pizza with Ricotta and Caesar
This meatball pizza with Caesar is a fun pizza topping combo that combines best of both worlds: meatballs and tangy Caesar dressing.
Slice of pizza with meatball, ricotta and Caesar this image
Caesar dressing is really having a moment in my house. I used it and mixed it with lime juice for the best chicken taco caesar salad and now here instead of pizza sauce.  It’s so fun to get creative with pizza toppings and we did just that with this pizza recipe.
Ingredients for meatball pizza with ricotta and Caesar

What ingredients do you need for this pizza?

  • Pizza crust
  • Caesar dressing
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Shredded mozzarella
  • Meatballs
  • Garlic powder
  • Fresh basil

Click here to see the step-by-step web story instructions for this recipe!

Meatballs and cheese on pizza dough

What meatballs should I use on meatball pizza?

  • You can, of course, use any meatballs you would like, but I use Costco meatballs.  They are perfect for this pizza because they have a little kick.
  • If you make your own meatballs or use a different brand, just add a pinch of red pepper flakes so you have that little kick which really helps the pizza come together.
Meatballs and basil on pizza crust with cheese
We love making pizza together as a family and this one is no different.  If you have kids in your house, this is a great way to get them involved with cooking dinner.  My kids love to place the meatballs, scatter the cheese and help set the basil.
Pizza with meatball, basil and ricotta cheese

If you’re looking for more great pizza inspiration, try any one of these favorite recipes:

  • English muffins pizzas
  • Pizza with pepperoni, poblano and hot honey
  • BLT pizza
  • Sausage pizza with kale
Slice of pizza with meatball, ricotta and Caesar

Meatball Pizza with ricotta and Caesar

This meatball pizza with Caesar is a fun pizza topping combo that combines best of both worlds: meatballs and tangy Caesar dressing.
5 from 2 votes
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Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

  • pizza crust
  • 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 11 meatballs cooked and cut in half. *See notes below.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Spread Caesar dressing over crust, dollop ricotta cheese, sprinkle shredded mozzarella, sprinkle meatballs, sprinkle garlic powder.
    Meatballs and cheese on pizza dough
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until mozzarella cheese has melted. Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh basil.
    Meatballs and cheese on pizza dough

Notes

*I used Costco meatballs that have a little kick or use any meatballs and add a pinch of red pepper flakes
Ingredient amounts change a little based on preference and size of dough. For example, I used Costco frozen meatballs which have a little heat to them. If your meatballs are on the plainer side, I'd recommend adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.
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Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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  1. Amy Cooley says

    April 29, 2023 at 8:57 am

    My favorite pizza toppings are mushrooms and banana peppers. My favorite pizza to order at our local restaurant is the So-Cal Pizza with basil, red/green peppers, avocado and goat cheese. It’s amazing!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 2, 2023 at 1:15 pm

      OMG that so-cal pizza sounds amazing!! YUM!

      Reply
  2. Darci Jayne says

    April 28, 2023 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    I’m sharing with my son’s family since they love experimenting with recipes and could absolutely help on this one! Our latest favorite: Pineapple and pancetta with fresh basil 😀

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 2, 2023 at 1:15 pm

      Ooooh I’ve never heard of pineapple and pancetta with basil, I can see that being super delicious!

      Reply
  3. Erik says

    April 28, 2023 at 8:52 am

    I’m going to go full crazy, but I had it once and have been in love ever since. Cheeseburger pizza with a ketchup & mustard sauce, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onions and pickles.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 2, 2023 at 1:21 pm

      Oh my goodness, that pizza sounds amazing!! Definitely going to be on the hunt for one when I’m at a pizza place next

      Reply
  4. Maria says

    April 28, 2023 at 8:39 am

    5 stars
    It’s the first time I hear of thiw kind of pizza! Greetings from Greece! φιλάκια! best topics of all time: mozzarella tomato sauce and basil!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 2, 2023 at 1:22 pm

      Greetings from America, thank you for reading!! And you can’t go wrong with the delicious classics!

      Reply
  5. Susan L Craig says

    April 28, 2023 at 7:48 am

    I would love to find a vegan pizza recipe that my dairy-allergic niece could eat and the rest of the family would also enjoy. Any suggestions for vegan cheese that actually melts would be welcome.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 2, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      Oh that’s a tough one, I recently tried 2 vegan cheeses and they didn’t melt at all. The best I could recommend is vegan cream cheese by Kite Hill, that brand is actually good and doesn’t taste like cardboard lol. Found it at whole foods. Best of luck!!

      Reply
  6. Alison says

    April 14, 2023 at 12:49 pm

    I love a white garlic pizza sauce!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 19, 2023 at 7:07 pm

      Oh yum! You know what, I totally need to post my white pizza recipe!

      Reply
  7. Kim says

    April 14, 2023 at 7:38 am

    Sausage Mushroom and onion!!!

    Reply
    • Kim Henrichs says

      April 14, 2023 at 9:55 am

      Meatball and pepperoni is my all time fave combo!

      Reply
      • Sweetphi says

        April 19, 2023 at 7:07 pm

        Yum!

        Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 19, 2023 at 7:08 pm

      Sounds delish!

      Reply
  8. Debbie Welchert says

    April 7, 2023 at 10:57 am

    My favorite topping is definitely lots and lots of black olives. The more the merrier…..

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 13, 2023 at 10:05 am

      Oh wow – my husband loves olives but I honestly have never heard anyone else love them on pizza!

      Reply
  9. Rebecca says

    April 7, 2023 at 9:50 am

    This sounds really good! I love a white pizza. That’s my favorite, with mushrooms and spinach.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 13, 2023 at 10:04 am

      Oh yum – white pizzas are truly amazing!

      Reply
  10. Kristy B says

    April 7, 2023 at 9:09 am

    I’m one of the weirdos that loves pineapple on pizza. (Not even ham + pineapple…JUST pineapple.) Sweet and salty – it’s a classic combination and I won’t apologize for it 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  11. Nancy Sidhu says

    April 7, 2023 at 7:41 am

    My favorite pizza toppings are my take on an old hometown favorite from Happy Joe’s — taco pizza. The “sauce” is actually refried beans mixed with salsa. Then top with a combo of mozzarella and a little cheddar and a hint of Parmesan. We like crumbled sausage on it. Then, once it’s done baking we add raw onion, black olives, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream drizzle and crushed Nacho cheese Doritos (or taco flavored if you can find them) and some Ortega mild or medium taco sauce. Oh my goodness! This takes me back to childhood.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:11 am

      Oh yum!! I love a good taco pizza, the crushed Doritos sound like the best addition I’ve never even thought of, wow!!!

      Reply
  12. Ramya says

    April 7, 2023 at 7:24 am

    my favourite topping is mushrooms always can i enter the giveaway even though am living in Singapore

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:10 am

      If you have starbucks or amazon in Singapore you can totally enter, those are the prizes 🙂

      Reply
      • Ramya says

        April 7, 2023 at 10:14 am

        yup starbucks in Singapore and amazon sg too

        Reply
        • Sweetphi says

          April 13, 2023 at 10:05 am

          Perfect, you can enter then 🙂 We use a random number generator to pick the winners.

          Reply

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