Artichoke Pizza with Spinach Parmesan Cream Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our artichoke pizza with spinach parmesan cream sauce. This creamy, savory dish combines the rich taste of a velvety spinach sauce with tender marinated artichokes and gooey cheeses, all atop a perfectly baked artisan crust. Ideal for casual gatherings or family dinners, this recipe brings comfort food to a new level. With its simple preparation and customizable toppings, you can easily make it your own. Whether served alongside a fresh salad or enjoyed during movie night, this pizza is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
- 1 1/2 oz cream cheese
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 oz finely grated parmesan
- 3 oz baby spinach
- 1/2 recipe artisan pizza dough (one 15 oz dough ball)
- 4 oz shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (whole milk, if possible)
- 1 oz coarsely grated pecorino
- 4 oz marinated artichoke quarters (8-10), drained and patted dry
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and smashed garlic clove.
- Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Add in cream cheese, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and finely grated parmesan. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in baby spinach until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
- On a floured surface, roll out your artisan pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a floured baking sheet or directly onto the hot pizza stone if using.
- Spread an even layer of the creamy spinach sauce over the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly across the top.
- Add coarsely grated pecorino and marinated artichoke quarters.
- Carefully place your assembled pizza in the oven. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Once baked to perfection, remove your artichoke pizza from the oven. Let it cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 112g)
- Calories: 279
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 56mg