Pizza with Spinach, Tomatoes and Cheese
It’s Pi Day so I could easily have posted a photo and recipe for apple streusel pie or lemon meringue. Both are delicious desserts.
Of course a savory pie would do too: Chicken Pot Pie maybe?
But I’m more in the mood for pizza pie, so here’s any easy one (using a store bought crust):
Pizza with Spinach tomatoes and cheese
1 pizza crust (about 10-inches)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 bunch fresh spinach, washed and dried (about 6 ounces)
2 medium plum tomatoes, sliced
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded or chopped
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the crust on a pizza stone or lightly oiled pizza pan or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook briefly. Add the spinach and cook for 3–5 minutes or until wilted and all the liquid has evaporated from the pan. If necessary, press the spinach in a sieve to extract liquid. Spread the spinach evenly on top of the crust. Place the tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and oregano. Drizzle with remaining half tablespoon olive oil. Bake for 10-13 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the crust is beginning to brown.
Makes 2 servings