Spinach Pizza

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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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Equipment

12-inch pizza pan or pizza stone

Ingredients

Pizza Dough:

¾ cup warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
½ tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon honey
1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt

For the Pizza:

cooking spray
1 pound pizza dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup frozen chopped spinach defrosted, and drained well
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
2-3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

For Pizza Dough

Combine the water and yeast in a large mixing bowl and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until foamy. You can also do this in your stand mixer bowl.
Mix in the honey and oil. Add the flour and salt slowly, mixing as you go. With a dough hook or large spatula, mix the dough until well combined.
Once mixed, knead for 5 minutes by hand on a lightly floured surface or with your dough hook on medium-low speed.
Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and leave in a warm spot for 20-30 minutes, and let rise until doubled.

For Pizza

Preheat the oven to 425℉ (or 400℉ for a softer crust). Spray a 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray or brush it 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.

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