Artichoke Pizza with Spinach Parmesan Cream Sauce
Indulge in a delightful twist on pizza night with this artichoke pizza featuring a creamy spinach parmesan sauce. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
- 1 1/2 oz cream cheese
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 oz finely grated parmesan cheese
- 3 oz baby spinach
- 1/2 recipe artisan pizza dough (15 oz)
- 4 oz shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1 oz coarsely grated pecorino cheese
- 4 oz marinated artichoke quarters
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, smashed garlic, and cream cheese. Stir until melted; season with salt and pepper. Add parmesan and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the creamy spinach sauce over the dough, then top with shredded mozzarella, pecorino, and marinated artichokes.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Slice and Serve: Let it cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg