Pizza with Garlic Cream and Nettles Recipe

Name: Pizza with Garlic Cream and Nettles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 or 2 bulbs green garlic, depending on size, or 3 scallions, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon dry white wine; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Semolina, for dusting; Two 8-ounce balls pizza dough; 6 ounces buffalo mozzarella, sliced; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 4 ounces nettles or baby arugula; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 or 2 bulbs green garlic, depending on size, or 3 scallions, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1/4 cup heavy cream
Semolina, for dusting
Two 8-ounce balls pizza dough
6 ounces buffalo mozzarella, sliced
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 ounces nettles or baby arugula
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving

1
Place a pizza stone on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 for 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the butter with 1 tablespoon of water and bring to a simmer.
3
Add the green garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the white wine and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Add the heavy cream and simmer over low heat until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
6
On a semolina-dusted work surface, stretch out one of the pieces of dough to a 12-inch round; transfer to a semolina-dusted pizza peel.
7
Spread half of the garlic cream on the dough, leaving a 1-inch border all around.
8
Top with half of the mozzarella and season with salt and pepper.
9
In a medium bowl, use tongs to toss the nettles with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
10
Mound half of the nettles on the pizza.
11
Turn on the broiler.
12
Slide the pizza onto the stone and broil for about 5 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
13
Transfer the pizza to a cutting board and garnish with shaved Parmigiano.
14
Repeat to make the second pizza.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 or 2 bulbs green garlic, depending on size, or 3 scallions, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon dry white wine, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Pizza with Garlic Cream and Nettles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pizza with Garlic Cream and Nettles

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Variations & substitutions

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