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artichoke pizza with spinach parmesan cream sauce

Artichoke Pizza with Spinach Parmesan Cream Sauce Bliss

This artichoke pizza with spinach parmesan cream sauce offers a delightful and luxurious comfort food experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Dough
  • 1 pizza dough A high hydration, homemade recipe ensures a crispy and airy crust.
For the Creamy Spinach Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced, to infuse the sauce with flavor.
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach Can use thawed and drained frozen spinach.
  • 4 ounces cream cheese Ricotta is a lighter alternative.
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese Consider using Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese Shredded for gooey texture.
  • ¼ cup grated pecorino romano cheese Can increase parmesan if unavailable.
  • 1 marinated artichoke hearts Choose high-quality ones to avoid sogginess.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Pizza Peel
  • Baking sheet
  • pizza stone
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Prepare the Creamy Spinach Sauce
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and minced garlic over medium heat. Stir for about 5 minutes until thickened. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Mix in cream cheese and parmesan until smooth.
Prepare the Pizza Dough
  1. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
Assemble the Pizza
  1. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza peel or parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the spinach sauce evenly, then sprinkle mozzarella and pecorino cheeses. Layer with marinated artichoke hearts.
Bake the Pizza
  1. Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Serve
  1. Let the pizza cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust bake times based on your oven's performance.

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