SPINACH AND CHEESE PIZZA ROLL-UPS

Spinach and Cheese Pizza Roll-Ups image

Provided by Megan Mitchell

Time 40m

Yield 2 main-course or 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

All-purpose flour, for dusting
One 1-pound ball refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature
2 packed cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella
3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
Warmed marinara sauce, for dipping

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly dust a baking sheet and work surface with flour.
Roll the dough into a rectangle about the size of the baking sheet (13 by 18 inches).
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, mozzarella and garlic. Toss to combine. Evenly sprinkle over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border all the way around. Dot the mixture with the ricotta cheese and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roll the dough into a log, starting at a short end. Tuck any filling that may have fallen out back into the roll. Transfer the log seam-side down to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden brown and puffed, 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice into rounds and serve with marinara sauce.