Roman Potato & Rosemary Pizza

Carbs on carbs? Yes! This is one of the most classic versions of Roman "pan pizza" (pizza al taglio). Thinly sliced potatoes bake up crispy on top, with rosemary as their essential companion. It's a filling, rustic dish proving that the simplest ingredients often yield the best results.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 750 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian (Roman)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mandoline or sharp knife (for slicing potatoes)
  • Baking sheet
  • Brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Slice the boiled potatoes into thin rounds.

Tip: Cooked potato starch behaves differently: it stays soft inside while crisping outside.
2

Roll out the dough and brush with olive oil.

Tip: This is a "white pizza"; tomatoes would make the potatoes soggy.
3

Arrange the potato slices like fish scales on the dough.

Tip: Overlap them slightly, but don't make the layer too thick.
4

Season generously with salt, pepper, and chopped rosemary.

Tip: Potatoes love salt, so be bold. Rosemary scent permeates everything during baking.
5

Sprinkle with cheeses and drizzle with a bit more oil.

Tip: The oil helps the potatoes brown (like roasted potatoes).
6

Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese and potato edges are golden brown.

Tip: The crispy potato edges are the best part.

Recipe FAQ

Should I add potatoes raw or cooked?
If you can slice them paper-thin (like chips), raw is fine. If thicker, they must be par-boiled, otherwise, they will remain hard by the time the dough cooks.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Pizza Dough
  • 2 medium Potatoes (boiled in skins, peeled)
  • 5 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 oz Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper