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White Pizza with Spinach & Roasted Garlic

This White Pizza is a creamy, cheesy masterpiece with roasted garlic and fresh spinach. Perfectly rich and satisfying!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound refrigerated pizza crust dough (Trader Joe's garlic & herb dough is a great option or your favorite pizza dough)
  • 24 medium cloves garlic (about 2 heads, separated, peel left on)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for working the crust, if desired)
  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese (whole milk ricotta works too)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more for sprinkling the garlic)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed to remove any excess moisture)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided; about 8 ounces)

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Mixing bowls
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Take the heads of garlic and trim off the tops to expose the cloves slightly. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Wrap them in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and caramelized.
  2. While the garlic is roasting, take your refrigerated pizza dough out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 20 minutes. This makes it easier to stretch.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped basil, honey, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Once the spinach is thawed, make sure to squeeze out any excess moisture. Add the squeezed spinach to the ricotta mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer it to your baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the ricotta and spinach mixture evenly over the dough.
  6. Once your garlic is roasted, squeeze the cloves out of their skins and scatter them over the ricotta mixture. Finally, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  7. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  8. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Slice, serve, and enjoy your homemade White Pizza with Spinach & Roasted Garlic!

Notes

  • Ensure to squeeze excess moisture from the spinach to avoid a soggy pizza.
  • Feel free to substitute ricotta with cottage cheese or mascarpone.
  • This pizza can be frozen before baking; just add extra baking time when cooking from frozen.