For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with spinach and artichoke anything. When I moved to New York, I stumbled upon a pizza joint called Artichoke, and it was love at first site. Their pizza is amazing. Think super thick crust, hot cheesy spinach and artichoke dip spread over the dough, and baked with cheese on top.
It is sooooo good. No matter how hard I try, I don't think I will ever be able to replicate their delicious recipe. If you are in New York City, you MUST stop by there and get a slice of artichoke pizza. MUST. Anyway, I was looking at some yummy dip recipes and I happened to find a Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke recipe over at How Sweet it Is. I made a couple modifications (like using wheat crust instead of white), and it came out pretty good. Honestly, I think it would have been better on white crust, but that is a personal preference.
- 1 ball of pizza dough I used TJ's whole wheat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 shallot diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced or pressed
- 1 bag of fresh spinach 6 ounce, I used 10 oz. frozen bag
- 1 can of artichoke hearts 14 ounce, 5-7 count
- ⅔ cup ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Drain artichokes and press with a paper towel to reduce some of the moisture. Roughly chop, pressing with a towel again, then place in a bowl. Add ricotta cheese.
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Heat a large skillet over medium low heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add in shallots with a pinch of salt and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in garlic and spinach, tossing to coat and cooking until spinach is wilted. Transfer spinach mixture to the bowl with artichokes and ricotta, then add salt, pepper, ¼ cup parmesan and ½ cup mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine.
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Drizzle pizza dough with 1 teaspoon olive oil and brush to coat. Sprinkle a bit of mozzarella cheese over top of the dough, then spread spinach ricotta mixture evenly over top. Cover with remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
DjRelAt7 says
looks yummy, i'll have to add it to the places to eat at next time i'm in NYC
arzea says
I is the BEST. 14th street and 1st avenue, by Union Square!
jewelsforall says
This looks so good, can't wait to try it!
daisynatural says
Sounds yummy!
Jo says
This is my favorite type of pizza. I'm working on a way for my husband to make me one. He took a private pizza making class with our chef friend but needs encouragement to branch out. Wish me luck. Jo @ Let's Face the Music
arzea says
Good luck!! Tell him it's easy, and he should be a pro with those classes!
Leah says
I'm not a big artichoke fan but my boyfriend loves Spin-Art dip. This pizza seems like the perfect compromise. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
arzea says
you are welcome! let me know if you like it!
fynesdesigns says
OH My!! I want to eat my computer!! must try! Great background by the way, makes your blog look so professional!
arzea says
Thank you!!!
Shirley Parks says
Im looking for a recipe for Artichoke heart and Parmesan pizza i used to get while in college st Ohio University in Athens Ohio at a little place called Late Nite Pizza it probably had another cheese but nothing else no white sauce no pizza sauce i think the artichokes may have been smashed into a mashed potatoes Like consistency then tons of shredded parm baked together