Ricotta and Spinach Pizza Recipe

Name: Ricotta and Spinach Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach; 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat or part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 recipe Pizza Dough, or 1 large pizza shell; 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (or one 15-ounce can diced tomatoes), drained; 3/4 cup tomato sauce (homemade, or store-bought); 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat or part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 recipe Pizza Dough, or 1 large pizza shell
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (or one 15-ounce can diced tomatoes), drained
3/4 cup tomato sauce (homemade, or store-bought)
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

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1) Put the oven rack on the lowest rung in the oven and preheat the oven to 450F.
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If necessary, coat the pizza pan or baking sheet with nonstick spray.
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2) Cook the spinach.
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Let cool and squeeze out as much moisture as possible, Combine: the ricotta; parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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3) Roll or stretch the dough into a 12-inch pie, or shape it to fit your pan.
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Place the dough on the baking sheet.
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Brush the dough with the olive oil.
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Top with the spinach, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and cheese mixture.
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The cheese will not spread like mozzarella, so drop small teaspoonfuls of the mixture on the pizza.
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Dust with the Parmesan.
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4) Place the pizza on the bottom rack of the oven and reduce the temperature to 375F.
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Bake for 25 minutes or longer, until the cheese is bubbly and the crust browns.

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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: One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat or part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Ricotta and Spinach Pizza falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Ricotta and Spinach Pizza

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