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Creamy White Pizza with Ricotta and Spinach

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A quick and easy homemade white pizza featuring a creamy ricotta base and sautéed spinach, perfect for a cozy dinner with a crisp crust and melty cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340g) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup (240g) whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups (90g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (113g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup (25g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place your pizza stone inside if using and allow it to heat for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
  3. Add chopped spinach to the skillet, season with a pinch of salt, and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still bright green. Optionally, add lemon juice at the end. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch (30cm) circle. Let rest for 5 minutes if it resists rolling. Transfer dough onto parchment paper.
  5. Spread ricotta evenly over the dough using the back of a spoon, leaving a 1-inch (2.5cm) border for the crust. Season ricotta lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Spoon the sautéed spinach evenly over the ricotta layer.
  7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the spinach, then dust with grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the top.
  9. Slide the pizza with parchment onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Optionally, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.
  11. Slice into 6-8 pieces and serve warm.

Notes

Preheat the oven and pizza stone well to achieve a crispy crust. Sauté spinach quickly to keep it bright and tender, and drain excess moisture to avoid soggy crust. Spread ricotta evenly rather than dolloping for a smooth base. Pre-baking the crust for 5 minutes can help if you prefer extra crispiness. Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.

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