Greek Pesto Ricotta Pizza

Transform your pizza night with this vibrant and flavor-packed Greek Pesto Ricotta Pizza! Featuring a crisp, golden crust topped with a rich pesto base, creamy dollops of ricotta, and a perfect blend of gooey mozzarella and tangy feta, this recipe delivers an irresistible Mediterranean twist. Fresh baby spinach, juicy cherry tomato halves, briny kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion add layers of texture and color, while a sprinkle of dried oregano and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil elevate every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleasing option for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it warm and savor the bold, Greek-inspired flavors in every slice!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 0.33 cup pesto sauce
• 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.33 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 medium onion red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.

Step 2

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a thin 12-inch circle.

Step 3

Carefully transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper to make it easier to handle.

Step 4

Spread the pesto sauce evenly across the surface of the dough, leaving about 1 inch around the edges for the crust.

Step 5

Dollop small spoonfuls of ricotta cheese over the pesto base, spreading them out evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese layer.

Step 7

Add the cherry tomato halves, sliced red onion, and kalamata olives evenly across the pizza.

Step 8

Top with baby spinach leaves, followed by the crumbled feta cheese.

Step 9

Sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings for an extra Mediterranean flavor.

Step 10

Drizzle the olive oil lightly across the top of the pizza.

Step 11

Using the parchment paper, carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.

Step 12

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 13

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy your Greek Pesto Ricotta Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1056.1 grams (1056.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2510

Total Fat 138.00g	177%
Saturated Fat 45.60g	228%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.50g
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 5550mg	241%
Total Carbohydrate 222.10g	81%
Dietary Fiber 22.70g	81%
Total Sugars 6.20g
Protein 104.20g	208%

Vitamin D 3IU	17%
Calcium 2024mg	156%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 1215mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 34.9%