Artichoke Pizza with Spinach Parmesan Cream Sauce
A delightful pizza combining a creamy spinach sauce and artichokes for a Mediterranean-inspired meal that's perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
- 1 1/2 oz cream cheese Use full-fat for a creamier sauce.
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 oz finely grated parmesan
- 3 oz baby spinach Fresh is recommended.
For the Pizza Base
- 1/2 recipe artisan pizza dough (one 15 oz dough ball) Store-bought or homemade.
- 4 oz shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (whole milk, if possible)
- 1 oz coarsely grated pecorino Can substitute with other hard cheeses.
- 4 oz marinated artichoke quarters (8-10), drained and patted dry
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to your pizza dough instructions.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and garlic over medium heat.
- Once warm, stir in the cream cheese until it’s melted and smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, parmesan, and spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread the warm spinach cream sauce over the dough.
- Top with mozzarella, artichokes, and pecorino cheese.
- Bake following the dough instructions until the crust is golden and crispy.
Notes
Serve with a fresh salad on the side to balance the rich flavors. This pizza can also be paired with garlic knots or a light soup. For a unique twist, experiment with different cheeses like ricotta or feta.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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