Classic Spinach Pizza

Name: Classic Spinach Pizza
Ingredients: 2 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese; 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives; 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust; 1 cup shredded provolone cheese; 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Saute garlic in drippings for 1 minute. Add spinach; cook just until wilted. Drain spinach mixture on paper towels.
2

In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender; add the pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the mascarpone cheese, olives and pancetta.
3

Place crust on an ungreased pizza pan. Spread mushroom mixture over crust; layer with spinach mixture, provolone and Romano.
4

Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.