Description
Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza is a creamy and savory pizza featuring richly roasted garlic, fresh sautéed spinach, and a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses on a homemade pizza dough. This recipe provides a delicious, flavorful alternative to traditional tomato-based pizzas, perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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For the Pizza Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Pizza Topping:
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for roasting)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach (washed and dried)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pizza Dough: In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, mix 3 1/2 cups flour and salt, create a well in the center, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir to form a dough. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour if needed. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head to expose cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 20-25 minutes until soft and caramelized. Allow to cool slightly, then squeeze cloves into a bowl and mash with a fork.
- Prepare the Pizza Topping: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and sauté until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, then remove from heat. In a bowl, mix ricotta, roasted garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble and Bake the Pizza: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to desired thickness. Transfer dough onto parchment paper. Spread the ricotta-garlic mixture evenly over dough, then top with sautéed spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Transfer pizza on parchment onto the hot stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
- Serve: Remove pizza from oven, let cool a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
- Use store-bought pizza dough for convenience if preferred.
- You can freeze assembled pizza before baking; bake from frozen with extra cooking time.
- Customize toppings by adding mushrooms, artichokes, or bell peppers.
- Try different cheeses such as feta or goat cheese for variations.
- For gluten-free option, use a gluten-free pizza crust.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: roasted garlic pizza, spinach white pizza, vegetarian pizza, homemade pizza dough, white pizza recipe
