Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh pizza dough
- 1 (14-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Prepare the cream sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute, then add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Step 2: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce thickens slightly, then remove the pan from the heat and set the sauce aside.
- Step 3: Stretch or roll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface or directly onto a prepared pizza stone/baking sheet. Spread the entire spinach parmesan cream sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
- Step 4: Distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the quartered marinated artichoke hearts. Lightly drizzle the exposed crust with olive oil, if desired.
- Step 5: Bake the pizza for 12 to 18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Since marinated artichoke hearts retain excess liquid, make sure to drain them thoroughly and gently pat them dry with a paper towel to avoid a soggy pizza surface during baking.
- Store cooled leftover slices tightly wrapped in foil or an airtight container for up to 3 days, placing small pieces of parchment paper between stacked slices to prevent sticking and absorb moisture.
- For the best texture and crust crispness, reheat individual slices on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 5 to 8 minutes rather than using a microwave.
- Brighten the rich spinach parmesan cream sauce by finishing the hot pizza with a light drizzle of good quality balsamic glaze or fresh lemon zest right before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American