Okay, let’s be real. This Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza is the one that completely changed my pizza nights. The secret isn’t in the cheese or the toppings, it’s the roasted garlic base. It turns so sweet and creamy in the oven and makes a sauce that’s just out of this world. That flavor, mixed with the salty feta and fresh spinach, is something you just have to try. My one non-negotiable tip: you have to actually roast the garlic. It’s the key to the whole thing!
What You’ll Need for This Greek White Pizza
- 1 pizza dough, whatever kind you like
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, split into parts
- A big handful of fresh spinach (about 5 oz)
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- A little pinch of red pepper flakes if you like spice
- Salt and pepper
- A bit of cornmeal for the pan
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How to Make It, Step by Step
Step 1: Roast the Garlic
Get your oven going at 400°F (200°C). Chop the top off your garlic head so you can see the cloves inside. Put it on a small bit of foil, pour about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over it, and add a little salt and pepper. Wrap it up and bake it for about 30-35 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the cloves are super soft and brownish. Let it cool off so you don’t burn your fingers.
Step 2: Make the Garlic Sauce
This is the best part. Squeeze those soft, roasted garlic cloves into a little bowl. They should pop right out. Mash them up with a fork and mix in the other 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the oregano. This simple paste is your creamy garlic white sauce for the pizza, and it’s incredible.
Step 3: Wilt the Spinach
While the garlic cools, toss your fresh spinach into a pan on medium heat. It only needs a minute or two to wilt down. Make sure you squeeze out all the extra water afterward—nobody likes a soggy pizza.
Step 4: Put It All Together
Sprinkle some cornmeal on your pizza pan or stone. Stretch out your dough. Spread that amazing roasted garlic sauce all over, but leave a little room for the crust. Now, cover it with the mozzarella, add your wilted spinach, and sprinkle the feta all over the top.
Step 5: Bake Your Pizza
Slide it into the oven for 12-15 minutes. You’re looking for a golden-brown crust and cheese that’s all bubbly and melted. In my book, this is the best vegetarian Greek pizza recipe for a reason. Just let it sit for a minute before you slice into it. A few red pepper flakes on top are a nice touch.
Seriously, You Have to Try This Pizza
I’m not exaggerating when I say we make this all the time. This homemade spinach and feta pizza tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant but it’s so easy to make on a regular weeknight. That savory, garlicky flavor is just so, so good. I really hope you make this Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza. When you do, please drop a comment and tell me how it turned out! I’d love to know what you think.
Greek Roasted Garlic Spinach White Pizza
Forget tomato sauce! This pizza uses a sweet, creamy roasted garlic base with salty feta and spinach. An unforgettable pizza night upgrade you have to try.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
- cornmeal for the pan
Instructions
- oven to 400. chop the top off the garlic. drizzle with oil salt and pepper. wrap it in foil. bake 30-35 mins until its soft.
- squeeze the soft garlic into a bowl. mash it good with a fork. mix in the rest of the olive oil and the oregano. thats your sauce.
- toss spinach in a hot pan for just a minute. when it cools squeeze all the water out. really get it dry.
- stretch out your pizza dough. spread the garlic sauce all over. top it with mozzarella then the spinach then the feta.
- bake for 12-15 mins. the crust should be golden and cheese bubbly. let it sit for a minute before you cut it.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Amount Per ServingCalories 640Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 45mgSodium 1100mgCarbohydrates 50gNet Carbohydrates 45gFiber 5gSugar 4gProtein 23g