🍕 Mediterranean Spinach & Three-Cheese White Pizza
Creamy • Cheesy • Herby • Super Flavorful
⭐ Ingredients
For the White Sauce (Garlic Alfredo Base):
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 cup milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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3–4 garlic cloves, minced
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¼ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp chili flakes
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Salt to taste
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Pizza Toppings:
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1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
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¼ cup red onions, thinly sliced
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¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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6–8 sliced olives (black or green)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp oregano
🍕 Instructions
1. Prepare the White Sauce
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Heat butter in a pan.
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Add minced garlic, sauté 1 minute.
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Mix in flour and whisk for 20–30 seconds.
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Slowly add milk + cream while whisking.
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Add salt, pepper, chili flakes, and Parmesan.
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Simmer 2–3 minutes until creamy and thick.
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Let cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Pizza
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Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).
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Roll out the pizza dough.
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Brush edges with olive oil.
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Spread the white garlic sauce evenly.
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Add mozzarella on top.
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Add spinach, onions, olives, and tomatoes.
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Add spoonfuls of ricotta.
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Sprinkle feta cheese.
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Finish with oregano + Italian seasoning.
3. Bake
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Bake for 12–15 minutes
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Crust should be golden and cheese fully melted.
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Rest 2 minutes, slice, serve!
❓ Q&A (Most Helpful for Viewers & Posts)
Q1: Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes! Just thaw it and squeeze out all water before adding.
Q2: Can I make it without ricotta?
Absolutely — replace with more mozzarella or cottage cheese.
Q3: Which crust works best?
Thin crust gives a crispy Mediterranean taste, but fluffy crust also works great.
Q4: Can I make it without white sauce?
Yes, but the creamy base is what makes this “white pizza” — gives richness and flavor.
Q5: Can I air fry it?
Yes! Air-fry at 180°C for 7–9 minutes.
Q6: What can I add for extra flavor?
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Sun-dried tomatoes
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Basil
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Roasted garlic
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Lemon zest (Mediterranean twist!)
Q7: How to store leftovers?
Keep in airtight container in fridge 2 days. Reheat in air fryer for crispiness.
