Description
This Spinach Ricotta Pizza features a homemade or store-bought dough topped with a creamy ricotta cheese base, melted mozzarella, spinach, red onions, and Parmesan. It bakes to a golden crust and offers a deliciously creamy and savory twist on traditional pizza, perfect for a tasty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough and Crust
- 16 oz. homemade pizza dough (can substitute store-bought dough)
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tsp Italian seasonings (divided)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Cheese and Toppings
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 8 oz. ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 460°F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pizza to a crispy golden crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 15-16 inch round shape and place it on a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer and clean-up.
- Brush the Crust: In a small dish, mix the olive oil, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and garlic powder. Brush this flavorful mixture around the outer 1-inch border of the dough to create a seasoned crust.
- Make the Ricotta Spread: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and minced garlic. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the center of the dough using an offset spatula, avoiding the crust area.
- Add the Cheeses: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta layer for a gooey, melty topping.
- Drain and Add Spinach: Place the thawed spinach in a colander and press firmly to remove excess water. Spread the drained spinach evenly over the cheese layer. Adjust the spinach amount to your liking, approximately half of the 10-ounce package is used here.
- Add Final Toppings: Scatter thinly sliced red onions and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top to add sharpness and flavor.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake the assembled pizza in the preheated oven at 460°F for 12-13 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheeses are melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Mix up pizza night with this Spinach Ricotta Pizza! Using ricotta cheese as a “sauce” makes it extra creamy and flavorful.
- Be sure to press out as much liquid as possible from the spinach to avoid a soggy crust.
- You can customize the amount of spinach and cheeses to suit your preference.
- If using store-bought dough, consider letting it rest at room temperature before rolling for easier handling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 887 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
