INGREDIENTS
1/4 onion diced
2 cloves garlic diced
2 tbsp butter / another 1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 fresh spinach (finely chopped)
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp salt
3/4 cup ricotta
3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
1 can of artichoke heart
3 oz fresh mozzarella
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 package pizza dough
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees or the temp. setting for the crust you choose.
Remove pizza dough from refridgerator, place on a cutting board with a light coating of flour. Let rest for about 30 mins
In a medium sauce pot, add butter, olive oil, onions and garlic. Cook on med temp for 5 mins - reduce to low and cook for another 10 mins
Add spinach, 1 tsp pepper, 2 tsp salt - stir and continue cooking on low for 3-5 mins
Add 1 tbsp butter and let melt
Add ricotta and stir
Add heavy whipping cream and stir
Add thyme and oregano and stir
Chop up 5 artichoke hearts from the can and add to the sauce
Bring up to med/low heat until it begins to bubble, stir occasionally
Reduce to low heat
On an oven safe pizza tray, roll out pizza dough
Add a layer of creamy spinach and artichoke sauce to the pizza dough
Top with cheese and extra chopped artichoke hearts
Cook for 10-15 mins or until cheese begins to brown
Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 mins
Enjoy!