Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza Recipe
This Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza is a deliciously savory and flavorful pie featuring a garlic-infused crust topped with a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and feta cheeses, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs. Roasted garlic adds a sweet, caramelized depth that perfectly complements the tangy cheeses and fresh greens, baked to golden perfection for a delightful Mediterranean-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (including garlic roasting) + 15 minutes baking
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 1 large pizza (about 8 slices) 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, roasted and mashed
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil leaves
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 properly heated environment for crisping the crust.
- Roast the Garlic: If not already done, remove the skins from garlic cloves, drizzle them with olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast for about 30 minutes until the garlic is soft and caramelized. Once cooled, mash the garlic into a paste.
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about 1/4-inch thickness for a thin crust. Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread Garlic and Oil: Evenly spread the mashed roasted garlic over the dough, leaving a small border along the edges. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the garlic base to enhance flavor.
- Mix and Add Cheeses and Spinach: In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and crumbled feta cheeses. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Spread this cheese mixture evenly over the garlic base and then sprinkle the chopped spinach on top.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza on the preheated pizza stone or into the oven on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Finish and Serve: Remove pizza from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Roasting garlic ahead saves time and intensifies the flavor.
- Use a pizza stone if available for a crispier crust.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference or omit if preferred mild.
- For extra crispness, preheat the baking sheet along with the oven.
- Fresh spinach can be substituted with baby arugula or kale for variation.
Keywords: Greek pizza, roasted garlic, spinach pizza, white pizza, vegetarian pizza, Mediterranean pizza
