Spinach Artichoke Pesto Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 large pizza
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Spinach Artichoke Pesto Pizza
Description
Spinach Artichoke Pesto Pizza starts with rolling out pizza dough into a circle, then spreading a layer of spinach basil pesto across it. Fresh chopped spinach and drained, chopped artichoke hearts are layered atop the pesto, followed by shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Baking at 450°F for 18-20 minutes crisps the crust and melts the cheeses, creating a pizza with a balance of herbaceous, earthy, and creamy flavors.
The texture features a golden, slightly crisp crust with gooey melted cheese and tender vegetables. The pesto is the primary flavor element, with spinach adding freshness and artichokes contributing a subtle tang and texture contrast.
This pizza makes a suitable vegetarian dinner or lunch and can be customized with different types of pesto or cheese. Using store-bought refrigerated dough can simplify preparation. The recipe also notes that gluten-free dough can be used for dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 1-16 ounce pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup Spinach Basil Pesto or your favorite pesto
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1 cup artichoke heart use jarred or canned and drain them, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into a circle. Carefully move the pizza dough to a pizza pan or pizza stone. Spread the pizza evenly with pesto. Top with spinach, artichokes, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
- Place the pizza in the hot oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until pizza crust is golden and cheese is melted. Remove the pizza from the oven and let the pizza cool for a few minute. Cut into slices and serve.
- Note: If we don't have time to make homemade pizza dough we like to use Trader Joe's or Whole Foods refrigerated pizza dough. You can make this pizza gluten-free by using gluten-free pizza dough.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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