Description
A delightful twist on traditional pizza featuring a creamy spinach sauce with marinated artichokes, perfect for cozy nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
- 1 1/2 oz cream cheese
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 oz finely grated parmesan
- 3 oz baby spinach
- 1/2 recipe artisan pizza dough (one 15 oz dough ball)
- 4 oz shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (whole milk, if possible)
- 1 oz coarsely grated pecorino
- 4 oz marinated artichoke quarters (8-10), drained and patted dry
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, smashed garlic clove, and cream cheese. Stir gently until the cream cheese has melted into the mixture.
- Add a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the finely grated parmesan cheese, keeping the sauce warm while you prepare the spinach.
- Once the sauce has thickened slightly, add the baby spinach. Keep stirring until the spinach is wilted and combined nicely into the cream sauce. Remove the saucepan from heat and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the artisan pizza dough into about a 12-inch diameter shape. Transfer the dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the creamy spinach sauce evenly over the pizza dough. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top, followed by the coarsely grated pecorino and the marinated artichoke quarters.
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and melted.
- Once baked, slide the pizza onto a cutting board, slice, and serve hot!
Notes
Feel free to customize with extra toppings like sautéed mushrooms or grilled chicken for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian