White Spinach Pizza is made with creamy ricotta, spinach, Italian herbs, and a mixture of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses to capture the classic Florentine flavor in pizza form.
1teaspoonfresh minced garlicor ½ teaspoon garlic powder
½teaspoon kosher salt
½cupfrozen chopped spinachdefrosted, and drained well
½cupricotta cheese
¼cupParmesan cheesefreshly grated
1teaspoondried oregano
⅛teaspooonred pepper flakesoptional
2-3cupsmozzarella cheeseshredded
Instructions
For Pizza Dough
Combine the water and yeast and let sit for about 5 minutes in a large mixing bowl (or bowl of your stand mixer with dough hook attached.)
Mix in the honey and oil. Add the flour and salt slowly and mix in as you go. With dough hook or large spatula mix together dough until well combined.
Once mixed, knead for 5 minutes by hand on a lightly floured surface or with your dough hook on low-medium speed.
Place dough in an oiled bowl and cover and leave in a warm spot for 20-30 minutes to let the dough rise until about doubled.
For Pizza
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray or brush with oil.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough out into a 12-inch circle, about ¼-inch thick. Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Alternatively, you can roll the dough out directly onto the lightly greased pizza pan.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and minced garlic. Using a pastry brush, evenly spread this mixture over the dough.
Place the defrosted spinach into a clean lint-free kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess water over a bowl or sink.
Place the drained spinach into a large mixing bowl. Add the ricotta, oregano, parmesan, and red pepper flakes to the spinach and mix well to combine. Spread this mixture evenly over the seasoned pizza dough. Top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden. Allow the pizza to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Pizza Dough: Feel free to use your favorite store-bought dough in place of the homemade dough. Storage: Store leftover cooled pizza in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the pizza in a dry skillet over medium heat or in a 275-degree F oven until warmed through.