Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza Recipe
A flavorful Greek-inspired white pizza featuring a thin crust topped with roasted garlic, a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and feta cheeses, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs. This pizza is baked to golden perfection, offering a delicious combination of creamy and savory flavors with a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for roasting garlic) + 12-15 minutes (baking pizza)
- Total Time: Approximately 60 minutes
- Yield: 1 large pizza (serves 3-4 people) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, roasted and mashed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) if using a pizza stone, or 450°F (232°C) for a baking sheet to ensure a hot, crispy crust.
- Prepare the Garlic: Roast the garlic cloves by removing their skins, drizzling with olive oil, wrapping them in aluminum foil, and roasting for about 30 minutes until soft and caramelized. Then squeeze the roasted garlic out of the skins and mash it into a smooth paste.
- Prepare the Dough: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the pizza dough to roughly 1/4-inch thickness for a thin crust. Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Assemble the Base: Spread the mashed roasted garlic evenly over the rolled out dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the garlic for added richness and flavor.
- Add Cheese and Spinach: In a bowl, combine ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and crumbled feta cheese. Season the mix with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Spread this cheese blend evenly over the garlic base, then sprinkle the chopped fresh spinach on top.
- Bake the Pizza: Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust turns golden and the cheese mixture is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, let the pizza cool a few minutes. Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Roasting garlic ahead of time enhances its sweetness and depth of flavor.
- You can substitute fresh spinach with baby arugula or kale for variation.
- To achieve a crispier crust, use a pizza stone preheated in the oven.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness or omit if desired.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pizza dough.
Keywords: Greek white pizza, roasted garlic pizza, spinach pizza, vegetarian pizza, homemade pizza, feta cheese pizza, ricotta pizza
