Artichoke Pizza with Spinach Parmesan Cream Sauce
Indulge in the creamy delight of artichoke pizza with spinach parmesan cream sauce, a dish that transforms your pizza night into a gourmet experience. This vegetarian masterpiece features a luscious spinach sauce combined with marinated artichokes, topped with a melty blend of mozzarella and pecorino cheeses. Perfect for any gathering or cozy evening at home, this easy-to-make pizza will impress your family and friends alike. With its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, it’s a delicious way to enjoy your veggies while satisfying your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 and smashed garlic clove. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Once it simmers, add the cream cheese and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add in the finely grated parmesan cheese and baby spinach; cook until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating to ensure it gets hot.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out your artisan pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet or directly onto your preheated pizza stone.
- Spread an even layer of the creamy spinach parmesan sauce over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce. Add coarsely grated pecorino on top of the mozzarella. Finally, scatter marinated artichoke quarters evenly across the pizza.
- Place your assembled pizza in the oven (on the stone or baking sheet) and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy every bite of this flavorful artichoke pizza with spinach parmesan cream sauce!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg