Vegetarian White Pizza with Spinach and Ricotta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A white pizza topped with creamy ricotta, tender sautéed spinach, garlic, and mozzarella cheese for a flavorful vegetarian delight. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 90 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, warm water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup, 110°F warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Mix 1 cup warm water (110°F), 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar in a small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt. Add yeast mixture and 2 tbsp olive oil. Stir to form dough.
3. Step 3: Knead dough on floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
4. Step 4: While dough rises, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Add 6 cups fresh spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 450°F. Roll out dough on floured surface to 12-inch circle and transfer to greased baking sheet.
6. Step 6: Spread 1 cup ricotta cheese evenly over dough, then top with sautéed spinach and garlic mixture. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan evenly over top.
7. Step 7: Season with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Step 8: Let pizza rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.