Preheat Your Oven

• Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature for pizza (usually around 475°F or 245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.

Prepare the Pizza Dough

• Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired thickness. If you're using a pizza stone, transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper.

Spread the Sauce

• Brush a thin layer of olive oil over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Then, evenly spread the pizza sauce over the oiled dough.

Layer the Cheeses

• Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, leaving a border for the crust.

Add the Spinach

• Distribute the chopped spinach evenly across the pizza.

Dollop the Ricotta

• Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese evenly over the pizza.

Season and Bake

• Scatter minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) over the top. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Transfer the pizza (on the parchment paper if using a stone) to the preheated oven or onto a pizza stone if you have one.

Bake and Garnish

• Bake until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, typically around 12-15 minutes.

Final Touch

• Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Slice and Serve

• Allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing into wedges or squares. Enjoy your homemade Spinach and Ricotta Pizza!