Description
Mediterranean-inspired three cheese pesto spinach flatbread pizza delivers a harmonious blend of creamy cheeses and herbal pesto. Crisp flatbread provides perfect canvas for this quick, elegant dish that promises delightful flavors in each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 garlic naan flatbread
- 5 ounces (141 grams) fresh spinach
- 2 ounces (57 grams) mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) freshly grated parmesan cheese
Dairy and Cream Base:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1–2 teaspoons pesto
- 1/8–¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, for topping
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, preparing a flat baking surface lined with aluminum foil for even heat distribution.
- Carefully chop verdant spinach leaves into delicate, uniform pieces while finely mincing fragrant garlic cloves.
- Select a deep cooking vessel and melt butter until it develops a golden, slightly nutty aroma over medium-high thermal intensity.
- Introduce minced garlic and chopped spinach into the heated pan, gently sautéing until the leafy greens become tender and slightly wilted.
- Stream rich heavy cream into the pan, incorporating freshly grated parmesan cheese and a subtle seasoning of salt. Reduce flame to a gentle simmer, continuously stirring to create a luxurious, thickened sauce.
- Allow the spinach cream mixture to cool momentarily, then generously spread across the surface of a garlic-infused naan flatbread.
- Distribute layers of grated mozzarella and crumbled feta cheese across the prepared flatbread, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Artfully drizzle vibrant green pesto over the cheese-laden surface, creating an appetizing visual pattern.
- Transfer the assembled flatbread to the preheated oven, baking for approximately 12 minutes until the edges become crisp and golden.
- Activate the broiler function, allowing the cheese to transform into a bubbling, caramelized topping for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Extract from the oven and garnish with a sprinkle of fiery crushed red pepper flakes, adding a final touch of zesty flavor.
Notes
- Quick prep transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet flatbread pizza bursting with creamy, cheesy goodness.
- Sautéing spinach with garlic creates a rich, aromatic base that elevates the entire dish’s flavor profile.
- Heavy cream and parmesan cheese combine to produce a luxurious, silky sauce that coats the spinach perfectly.
- Layering three different cheeses – mozzarella, feta, and parmesan – delivers a complex, tantalizing cheese experience.
- Broiling for a final 1-2 minutes guarantees a golden, crispy cheese topping with irresistible bubbling texture.
- Adding crushed red pepper flakes provides optional heat and a zesty kick to balance the creamy richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 474
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 69 mg