Thin-Crust Spinach and Ricotta Pizza with Garlic Oil Drizzle

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A delicate pizza featuring sautéed spinach and creamy ricotta on a thin crust, finished with a fragrant garlic-infused olive oil drizzle. This italian-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 52 minutes pairs pizza dough, fresh spinach leaves, ricotta cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 240°C with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 15 ml extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 120 g fresh spinach leaves and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted and bright green. Season with a pinch of salt and remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, gently warm 15 ml extra virgin olive oil with 3 finely minced garlic cloves over low heat for 5 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Roll out 250 g pizza dough on a floured surface into a 28 cm round. Spread 150 g ricotta cheese evenly over the base, leaving a 1.5 cm border.
  5. Step 5: Distribute the sautéed spinach over the ricotta, then sprinkle 30 g grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  6. Step 6: Transfer the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and cheese slightly bubbled.
  7. Step 7: Remove pizza from oven and drizzle the warm garlic-infused olive oil evenly over the top.
  8. Step 8: Slice and serve immediately to enjoy the creamy ricotta and aromatic garlic finish.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Thin-Crust Spinach and Ricotta Pizza with Garlic Oil Drizzle take to make?

Total time is about 52 minutes (40 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Thin-Crust Spinach and Ricotta Pizza with Garlic Oil Drizzle?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Thin-Crust Spinach and Ricotta Pizza with Garlic Oil Drizzle?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Thin-Crust Spinach and Ricotta Pizza with Garlic Oil Drizzle for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Thin-Crust Spinach and Ricotta Pizza with Garlic Oil Drizzle vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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