Description
Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza Delight is a Mediterranean-inspired white pizza featuring a rich roasted garlic base topped with sautéed spinach, creamy ricotta, tangy feta, melty mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. This flavorful pizza is finished with olive oil and oregano, delivering a creamy, cheesy, and herbaceous taste in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- All-purpose flour for rolling out dough
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Pizza Toppings
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Roast Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the top off a head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap it tightly in foil, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and golden brown. Once cooled, squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves into a small bowl and mash into a smooth paste.
- Sauté Spinach: While the garlic roasts, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the chopped spinach until wilted. Season lightly with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Prepare Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or rectangle, depending on your baking sheet or pizza stone. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the mashed roasted garlic paste evenly over the dough as the base layer. Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese on top of the garlic. Evenly distribute the sautéed spinach over the ricotta layer. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella, crumbled feta, and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the pizza. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle dried oregano on top.
- Bake: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza Delight.
Notes
- To save time, roast the garlic ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For added texture and flavor, consider adding thinly sliced red onions or sun-dried tomatoes as toppings.
- This pizza pairs wonderfully with a crisp Greek salad or a lemony cucumber yogurt dip.
- Adjust the amount of cheese to your preference for a lighter or richer pizza experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes (35-40 minutes garlic roasting + 15-18 minutes baking, overlapping steps considered)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
Keywords: Greek white pizza, roasted garlic pizza, spinach pizza, vegetarian pizza, Mediterranean pizza, white pizza recipe, garlic spinch pizza, homemade pizza
