Indulge in a culinary journey with our deep-dish spinach pizza, a delectable masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its symphony of flavors. This savory creation boasts a crispy, golden crust that provides the perfect foundation for a medley of delectable toppings. Layers of tangy tomato sauce, sautéed spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese come together in harmonious union, while a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese adds a touch of nutty richness. As you savor each slice, the explosion of flavors will transport you to a realm of pure culinary bliss. Our article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting this pizza perfection, including step-by-step instructions, a list of essential ingredients, and a captivating video tutorial. Embrace your inner chef and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
COPYCAT LOU MALNATI'S™ LOU PIZZA
This is the Lou Malnati's™ copycat pizza recipe you've been waiting for. The iconic Chicago establishment is known worldwide for its flavorful deep-dish pizza, and now you can serve it to your family fresh from your oven. It all starts with a buttery-garlic pizza crust, crushed tomatoes and fresh vegetable toppings. This copycat Lou Malnati's™ pizza is everything you've ever wanted, so you can expect everyone to come back for seconds.
Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. In small bowl, mix melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder. Brush half of the butter mixture in bottom of 12-inch cast-iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet.
- Unroll pizza dough into skillet; press in bottom and firmly press dough evenly in skillet and about 1 inch up sides. Brush top with remaining melted butter mixture. Place mozzarella cheese slices onto dough, all the way to edges of skillet, slightly up sides and overlapping as necessary.
- In medium bowl, mix spinach, onion, 1/2 teaspoon of the basil leaves and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Spread evenly on top of cheese layer. Top with mushrooms and spoonfuls of crushed tomatoes, spreading to cover. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses; arrange tomato slices on top.
- In small bowl, mix grated Romano cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon basil; sprinkle on top of shredded cheese layer.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
DEEP DISH SPINACH AND MOZZARELLA PIZZA
From the book "Pizza" which has great recipes for various types of pizza. Deep dish spinach pizza is what I think of when I think "Chicago-style" and it is so yummy! This recipe uses the crust and sauce recipes from the same book, also posted by me. (Recipe #171224 and Recipe #171225)
Provided by lucid501
Categories Spinach
Time 1h
Yield 1 14, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Position an oven rack on the second-lowest level in the oven and place a baking stone, if using one, on the rack. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Brush a 14 inch round deep-dish pizza pan with the olive oil. Starting in the middle and using your fingertips. press the dough evenly to cover the bottom and about 2 inches up the sides of the pan. Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
- To assemble the pizza, lightly press the dough up the sides of the pan if it has slid back down. Lay half of the mozzarella slices over the pizza dough, overlapping to cover the dough completely.
- Toss the spinach with the garlic and a few grindings of pepper. Arrange the spinach mixture over the mozzarella. Arrange the rest of the mozzarella over the spinach. Ladle the tomato sauce evenly over the mozzarella. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top of the sauce.
- Place the pizza in the oven on the rack or baking stone and reduce the temperature to 450 degrees F. (Work quickly so the oven temperature doesn't drop too much). Bake the pizza until the crust is crisp and a deep golden brown, and the cheese is golden, about 30 minutes. Remove the pizza from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Use a knife to loosen the crust from the sides of the pan.
- Cut the pizza into large wedges and then slide a metal spatula until the bottom crust to remove and lift out the wedges. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.1, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 123, Sodium 2259.7, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 11, Protein 41.2
DEEP-DISH SPINACH PIZZA
My husband won a pizza contest with this pizza from Jane Brody who got it from Pizzapiazza in Lower Manhattan. He won for best tasting AND best looking pizza. Hard to believe when in competition with other cheese and meat-loaded pies. This one is full of vegetables with low-fat cheeses and homemade sauce in a whole wheat crust. Baked in a springform pan, the sides allow for an attractive design of plum tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. It's definitely worth the effort.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Sauces
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 9inch pie, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Crust: Proof yeast in water with sugar; in a food processor or in a bowl, mix 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour and salt; add oil to bubbly yeast mixture and stir or process into flour mixture until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
- Scrape dough onto floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic (or process until smooth and elastic), using up to 1/4 cup more all-purpose flour, if needed, to keep dough from sticking.
- Place dough in oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise, in warm place, until doubled; punch dough down, wrap it well and refrigerate until needed.
- Sauce: In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until soft; reduce heat to low and add tomatoes and their liquid; break up the tomatoes slightly and add the salt, sugar, pepper, and pepper flakes; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until very thick, about 30 minutes.
- Topping: Cook spinach in covered saucepan until wilted, about 3 minutes; drain, rinse with cold water and squeeze dry; chop coarsely; saute garlic in hot oil for 15 seconds; add spinach and cook, stirring, for 1 minute; set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the cheeses and set aside.
- Assembling: Move oven rack to lowest position and preheat to 475°; grease a 9" springform pan and sprinkle with corn meal.
- Roll half the dough out to a 12" circle; reserve other half of dough for another use; line the bottom and sides of the pan with the dough, but don't let any dough hang over the edge; spread 1 1/2 cups of the cheese mixture over the bottom of the crust.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the cheese; spread spinach over the tomato sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese; arrange the tomato slices vertically, along the side of the pie, alternating the slices with the basil leaves.
- Place the remaining tomato slices in a circle in the center, alternating with the pepper slices, interspersing red and green strips; bake for 25 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly; let set 5 minutes before removing side of pan and cutting.
PIZZAPIAZZA DEEP DISH SPINACH PIZZA
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, weekday, pizza and calzones, main course
Time 1h
Yield one 9-inch deep-dish pizza, serving 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place spinach in a large saucepan, cover and cook over medium heat three to four minutes, until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat, place in a colander, rinse spinach under cold water and then squeeze dry with the hands. Chop spinach.
- Heat oil in a skillet, add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add spinach and mix with a fork for a minute or so. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Lightly oil a 9-inch round baking pan 1 1/2 inches deep. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle and fit into pan. Dough should just cover the bottom and sides of the pan with no overhang.
- Mix cheeses together and spread 1 1/2 cups of the cheese mixture in the pan. Spread the tomato sauce over the cheese, covering the cheese completely. Spread spinach mixture over the tomato sauce, breaking up any clumps with your hands or a fork.
- Arrange alternating slices of tomato and basil leaves around the edge of the pan over the spinach. Fill the center with tomato slices. Then arrange alternating slices of green and red pepper in a spoke fashion over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven 25 minutes, until cheese and crust are golden and filling is bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 199, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 355 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
DEEP-DISH SPINACH AND LEEK PIZZA
Delicate spinach and mild, sweet leeks get a boost of flavor from pesto, goat cheese, and a sprinkling of red pepper flakes in this deep dish pizza.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat a 9-inch glass pie plate with olive oil. Stretch dough to an 8-inch round, then press into bottom and up sides of plate. If dough springs back, let rest 5 minutes before continuing.
- Combine leeks, spinach, and a pinch each of red-pepper flakes and salt.
- Spread dough with pesto, top with leek mixture, and dot with goat cheese.
- Drizzle pizza with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until cooked through and crust is crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with basil. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have a pizza stone, you can use a baking sheet. Just make sure to preheat it in the oven before adding the pizza.
- To make sure the pizza is cooked evenly, rotate it halfway through the baking time.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the cheese from pulling away from the crust.
Conclusion:
This deep-dish spinach pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and has a crispy crust that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a new pizza recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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