Pizza Spinaci
Pizza Spinaci, an Italian favorite, features a delicious combination of spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, and olives on a tomato sauce base. Traditionally, Pizza Spinaci is made with a bianca (white) base, but this recipe adds a flavorful twist with a layer of tomato sauce and cheese, creating a satisfying depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with the tender spinach and rich garlic.
Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 pounds spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 recipe pizza dough
- 1/2 recipe pizzaioli sauce, about 1/2 cup
- 1.5 cups mozzarella, chopped
- 15 small black olives such as Ligurian
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475° F.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and lightly fry the garlic and pine nuts over low heat until golden. Add the spinach, increase the heat and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the circle of pizza dough on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal and spoon the tomato sauce onto the dough, spreading it up to the rim. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella. Spread the spinach and olives over the top, followed by the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden and puffed. Brush the rim with olive oil before serving.
Cooking Tip for Pizza Spinaci
- Prep Spinach Carefully: Ensure the spinach is dry before adding it to the pan. This helps avoid extra moisture that could make the pizza soggy.
- Toast Pine Nuts Lightly: Watch the pine nuts closely to prevent burning, which can make them bitter. Golden brown is ideal for a rich flavor.
- Use Fresh Mozzarella: For the best texture, choose fresh mozzarella; it melts beautifully and complements the spinach.
- Brush the Crust: Brushing the edges with olive oil before baking adds a golden color and rich taste to the crust.
- Pizza Stone for Crispness: Bake the pizza on a hot pizza stone if you have one, for a crispy base.
- For the perfect base for Pizza Spinaci, check out our recommended pizza dough recipe, which creates a light, airy crust that holds toppings beautifully. You can find the full recipe here: Pizza Dough Recipe.
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