Spinach & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza with Olives, Bell Pepper & Ricotta Salata

Spinach & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza

with Olives, Bell Pepper & Ricotta Salata

55 MIN
3 Servings
Wellness at Blue Apron
Find recipes that suit your lifestyle with our new nutritionist-approved dietary tags.
Vegetarian
These recipes don’t contain meat, poultry, fish, or seafood.* They’re made with fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. *Select artisanal cheeses may contain animal-derived rennet.
Carb Conscious
This applies to meal kit recipes with 48g or less of net carbs (total carbs minus dietary fiber) per serving. Carb Conscious Add-ons contain 20g or less net carbs.
Mediterranean Diet
Our Mediterranean recipes are inspired by the Mediterranean Diet, a healthy eating plan recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans published jointly every five years by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). This eating plan highlights the flavors and cooking styles from countries along the Mediterranean Sea, including those in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. These recipes showcase a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, as well as lean proteins and moderate portions of dairy.
600 Calories or Less
These meals contain 600 calories or less per serving. The US Food & Drug Administration uses 2000 calorie daily intake for general advice. The 600 calorie cap equates to 30% of the total 2000 calories per day based on 3 meals per day with 200 calories remaining for snack or beverage.
Wellness Grain
These recipes feature grains such as barley, quinoa, farro, orzo, couscous and more, handpicked by our Culinary team in collaboration with our Registered Dietitian.
Pescatarian
These recipes feature a wide array of nutritious seafood options like salmon, cod, tilapia, crab, and shrimp. While these dishes never contain meat, pork or poultry, they may contain animal derived ingredients such as milk, butter, cheese and/or honey.
30g Of Protein
These meals contain 30g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.
Keto Friendly
These meals have approximately 10% of calories from carbohydrates, 20% from protein, and 70% from dietary fats (per serving).
45g Of Protein
These meal kit recipes contain 45g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.
Nutritionist's Pick
These meals are selected by Blue Apron’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. They are centered around nutritious and wholesome ingredients, featuring whole grains and fresh produce which provide fiber. They also contain moderate portions of dairy and lean protein while being mindful of saturated fat.
Wheat Free
These meals are prepared with ingredients that do not contain wheat. They feature grains such as barley and rice as well as proteins and vegetables.
Reduced Sodium
These Prepared and Ready dishes contain at least 25% less sodium per 100 grams (or 3.5 oz) than our average Prepared and Ready Meal as of October 1, 2024. Sodium content has been reduced from 330 mg per 100 grams to 250 mg per 100 grams. These dishes focus on ingredients with strong flavor and moderate salt.
Vegan
To view a recipe's full nutrition information, head to your Upcoming page at blueapron.com, click on a specific recipe, then head to the Nutrition tab and select 'View Full Nutrition.' Nutrition Facts Panels are available up to 1.5 weeks in advance

From the Test Kitchen

Sweet and savory red sauce and golden, lightly crispy pizza dough are a time-honored pairing. To enhance their individual flavors and textures, we’re serving the tomato sauce for tonight's pizza on the side for drizzling or dipping. Toppings of fresh oregano, shallot and black olives give a vibrant lift to a layer of sautéed spinach and tender bell pepper. We're finishing it off with crumbled ricotta salata, or fresh ricotta that's been salted, pressed and aged until firm and
pleasantly briny.
See Plans
  • Nutrition
    PER SERVING
  • Calories
    630 Cals (est.)
fresh
ingredients
Spinach & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza with Olives, Bell Pepper & Ricotta Salata
Title

Spinach & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza

Prepare the ingredients:
How To: Mince Garlic
How To: Safely Cut Round Vegetables
1 Prepare the ingredients:

Remove the dough from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 475°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel and roughly chop the garlic. Pick the oregano leaves off the stems; discard the stems and roughly chop the leaves. Cut out and discard the stem, ribs and seeds of the bell pepper; cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Using the flat side of your knife, smash the olives; remove and discard the pits, then roughly chop. Peel and thinly slice the shallot. Tear the mozzarella cheese into small pieces.

2 Cook & drain the spinach:

In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add 3/4 of the garlic, up to half the oregano and as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Working in batches, add the spinach; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes per batch, or until wilted. Transfer to a strainer; hold or rest the strainer over a bowl. Using a spoon, press down on the cooked spinach to release as much liquid as possible; discard the liquid. Wipe out the pan.

Cook & drain the spinach:
Prepare the dough & assemble the pizza:
How To: Roll Pizza Dough
3 Prepare the dough & assemble the pizza:

Lightly oil a sheet pan. On a dry work surface, using your hands and a rolling pin (or a wine bottle), gently stretch and roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. (If the dough is resistant, let rest for 5 minutes.) Carefully transfer to the prepared sheet pan; rub the dough into the pan to coat the bottom in oil. Spread the drained spinach onto the prepared dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Evenly top with the pepper, olives, shallot and mozzarella cheese; season with salt and pepper.

4 Bake the pizza:

Bake the pizza 16 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and the crust is crispy. Remove from the oven and let stand for at least 2 minutes.

Bake the pizza:
Make the sauce:
5 Make the sauce:

While the pizza bakes, in the same pan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the remaining garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat; season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish. Set aside in a warm place.

6 Finish & plate your dish:

Drizzle the baked pizza with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the ricotta salata cheese (crumbling before adding) and as much of the remaining oregano as you'd like. Divide 2/3 of the finished pizza between 2 dishes (you will have extra). Garnish the sauce with the parmesan cheese. Serve the pizza with the sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Finish & plate your dish:
Browse Steps
1 of 6