Trio Pizza with Roasted Garlic, Spinach, and Ricotta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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A hand-tossed pizza featuring roasted garlic, fresh spinach, and dollops of creamy ricotta cheese for a harmonious blend of flavors. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pizza dough, olive oil, garlic cloves, whole for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (enough for a 12-inch pizza) pizza dough
2 tbsp olive oil
8 garlic cloves, whole
2 cups fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside to heat.
Step 2: Toss 8 whole garlic cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Spread on a small baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 3: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Brush the surface with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 4: Evenly distribute the roasted garlic cloves mashed slightly with the back of a spoon, then scatter 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach over the dough.
Step 5: Dollop 1/2 cup ricotta cheese in spoonfuls over the pizza, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
Step 6: Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using.
Step 7: Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Step 8: Remove and let rest 3 minutes before slicing and serving.