Description
This creamy garlic spinach white pizza features a rich white sauce, melty mozzarella, and tender sautéed spinach on a golden crust a restaurant-quality pizza made right at home.
Ingredients
1 prepared pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
2. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic over medium heat until fragrant.
3. Add butter and flour, whisking to form a roux.
4. Gradually whisk in milk and cream; cook until thickened.
5. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.
6. In a skillet, sauté spinach until wilted; drain excess liquid.
7. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
8. Spread the creamy garlic sauce evenly over the dough.
9. Top with sautéed spinach and mozzarella cheese.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
11. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes before serving, if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, top with ricotta dollops or caramelized onions before baking.
Use pre-baked naan or flatbread for a quick version.
Pairs beautifully with a crisp Caesar salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: white pizza, creamy garlic pizza, spinach pizza, homemade pizza, vegetarian dinner