Description
Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza is a fresh and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired pizza featuring a creamy ricotta white sauce, roasted garlic, vibrant spinach, and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses baked to perfection. It offers a delicious vegetarian-friendly option with bold flavors and a crispy crust, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil, for brushing crust
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Roasted Garlic
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- Olive oil, for drizzling
White Sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Toppings
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 to 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Slice the top off a whole garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap it tightly in foil, and roast in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 30-35 minutes until the cloves are soft, caramelized, and sweet.
- Prepare the White Sauce: Combine ricotta cheese with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional lemon zest in a bowl. Mix well to create a creamy sauce that will replace traditional tomato sauce.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your preferred thickness. Brush the edges lightly with olive oil to encourage a golden, crispy crust.
- Assemble the Pizza: Evenly spread the ricotta white sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves from their skins and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Layer fresh spinach leaves on top, followed by shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the assembled pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C). Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with fresh herbs or additional lemon zest if desired. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Roast garlic in advance to save time; its flavor deepens when refrigerated overnight.
- Using fresh spinach preserves vibrant color and texture better than frozen.
- Avoid overloading toppings to maintain a crispy crust.
- Preheat your oven fully to ensure even cooking and perfect crust.
- Brushing olive oil on crust edges adds a golden, crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Greek pizza, white pizza, roasted garlic, spinach pizza, Mediterranean pizza, vegetarian pizza, ricotta pizza
