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Deep Dish Spinach Pizza Recipe

This Deep Dish Spinach Pizza recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, winning "Best Tasting" and "Best Looking" in a pizza competition! Imagine a vibrant, vegetable-packed pizza boasting low-fat cheeses and a homemade sauce, all nestled in a whole wheat crust. Baked in a springform pan, the high sides showcase a stunning arrangement of plum tomatoes and fresh basil. Forget heavy, meat-laden pies – this recipe proves that healthy and delicious can coexist beautifully. Adapted from a treasured family recipe originally from Pizzapizza in Lower Manhattan, this is one pizza you won't want to miss!

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 853.1 kcal
Protein 90g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Deep Dish Spinach Pizza

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How to Make Deep Dish Spinach Pizza

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the homemade pizza sauce (see separate recipe or use your favorite store-bought sauce).
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of part-skim mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 10 oz fresh spinach (chopped), 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Prepare the whole wheat pizza crust (see separate recipe or use store-bought). Press the dough into a 9-inch springform pan.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the prepared pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border.
  6. Spoon the spinach and cheese mixture over the sauce.
  7. Arrange 10-12 plum tomatoes (halved or quartered) around the edge of the pizza, creating a decorative border.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before releasing the springform pan and slicing.
  11. Serve and enjoy your award-winning pizza!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

63 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

79g

Carbs

29g

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