🍕 Mediterranean Spinach & Three-Cheese White Pizza

Creamy • Cheesy • Herby • Super Flavorful


Ingredients

For the White Sauce (Garlic Alfredo Base):

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • ¼ tsp chili flakes

  • Salt to taste

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Pizza Toppings:

  • 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

  • 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ¼ cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)

  • ¼ cup red onions, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 6–8 sliced olives (black or green)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp oregano


🍕 Instructions

1. Prepare the White Sauce

  1. Heat butter in a pan.

  2. Add minced garlic, sauté 1 minute.

  3. Mix in flour and whisk for 20–30 seconds.

  4. Slowly add milk + cream while whisking.

  5. Add salt, pepper, chili flakes, and Parmesan.

  6. Simmer 2–3 minutes until creamy and thick.

  7. Let cool slightly.


2. Prepare the Pizza

  1. Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).

  2. Roll out the pizza dough.

  3. Brush edges with olive oil.

  4. Spread the white garlic sauce evenly.

  5. Add mozzarella on top.

  6. Add spinach, onions, olives, and tomatoes.

  7. Add spoonfuls of ricotta.

  8. Sprinkle feta cheese.

  9. Finish with oregano + Italian seasoning.


3. Bake

  • Bake for 12–15 minutes

  • Crust should be golden and cheese fully melted.

  • 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?

  • Sun-dried tomatoes

  • Basil

  • Roasted garlic

  • Lemon zest (Mediterranean twist!)

Q7: How to store leftovers?

Keep in airtight container in fridge 2 days. Reheat in air fryer for crispiness.

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