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Spinach and Feta Pizza with Béchamel Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Spinach and Feta Pizza combines a rich béchamel sauce base with sautéed spinach, mozzarella, tangy feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts on a crispy 12-inch pizza crust. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a flavorful vegetarian option perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

Béchamel Sauce

  • 1 ½ tsp butter
  • 1 ½ tsp flour
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • Dash of nutmeg
  • Dash of salt

Spinach & Feta Pizza

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ⅓ cup onion, diced
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 cups spinach, packed
  • ¾ cup mozzarella, shredded
  • ½ cup feta, crumbled
  • 1 ½ tbsp pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare dough: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Roll out the pizza dough to form a 12-inch pizza and set aside for later assembly.
  2. Cook the spinach mixture: Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and salt, cooking for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook another minute until fragrant. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Make béchamel sauce: In a separate nonstick skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a paste. Slowly add milk, nutmeg, and salt while whisking to keep smooth. Continue heating and stirring for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, then remove from heat.
  4. Toast pine nuts: Heat pine nuts in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 4-8 minutes until they become golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Assemble the pizza: Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce evenly over the pizza dough base. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Distribute the cooked spinach mixture evenly on top, then add crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts.
  6. Bake the pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-14 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, pre-bake the rolled dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • To toast pine nuts evenly, keep stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • You can substitute the béchamel sauce with a white sauce or omit it for a lighter pizza.
  • Ensure the béchamel sauce is thick enough to prevent soggy crust.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Pizza
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Find it online: https://mysimpledish.com/spinach-and-feta-pizza-with-bechamel-sauce-recipe/