CLASSIC SPINACH PIZZA

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Our testers really went for the combination of flavors in this fresh and fancy pizza. Pretty and definitely company-special, it's sure to become a favorite with your guests, too! Gilda Lester - Millsboro, DE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Saute garlic in drippings for 1 minute. Add spinach; cook just until wilted. Drain spinach mixture on paper towels., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender; add the pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the mascarpone cheese, olives and pancetta. , Place crust on an ungreased pizza pan. Spread mushroom mixture over crust; layer with spinach mixture, provolone and Romano. , Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.