Description
Pizza from White Sauce Dreams brings together mushrooms, spinach, and olives in a delightful blend that makes your dinner table shine. Smooth sauce and earthy ingredients create a satisfying meal perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust or dough
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup sliced black olives
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (tbsp) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon (tsp) garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon (tsp) red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a silky white sauce by melting 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk 2 tablespoons flour into the butter, creating a smooth roux that will transform into your creamy base.
- Pour 1 cup milk slowly into the roux, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Your sauce should start thickening within 3-4 minutes.
- Stir ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the sauce. Remove from heat once the mixture reaches a velvety consistency.
- Heat a skillet and sauté 1 cup sliced mushrooms until they release moisture and turn golden brown. This should take about 5-6 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Gently wash and thoroughly dry 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, ensuring no excess water remains that could make your pizza soggy.
- Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Stretch your pre-made pizza dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread the white sauce evenly across the crust, leaving a small border around the edges. Make sure your layer is thin but complete.
- Distribute sautéed mushrooms, spinach leaves, and ½ cup sliced black olives across the sauce-covered crust.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the toppings. Dust with ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes for an optional spicy kick.
- Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden, bubbling cheese surface and crisp crust edges.
- Let the pizza rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from the oven. This helps the cheese set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Fresh mushrooms create better flavor, so choose firm, unblemished ones without soft spots.
- Squeeze excess moisture from spinach before adding to prevent a soggy pizza crust.
- Prebake your pizza crust for 3-4 minutes before adding white sauce to ensure a crisp bottom.
- Let the white sauce cool slightly before spreading to help it adhere better to the crust without running.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 810 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg