Description
Irresistible Artichoke Pizza is a delightful culinary experience that combines tangy artichoke hearts, creamy mozzarella, and zesty spices on a perfectly crispy crust. This easy-to-make pizza is not only bursting with flavor but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish will have everyone clamoring for more with its aromatic appeal and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to approximately 12 inches in diameter.
- If desired, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce or olive oil over the dough.
- Evenly distribute the chopped artichokes across the dough, then sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese.
- Season with garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg