Cottage Pizza

Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Cottage Pizza, a fresh twist on classic pizza nights! This recipe combines the creamy richness of small-curd cottage cheese with melty mozzarella, creating a perfectly cheesy base that pairs beautifully with vibrant cherry tomatoes, earthy spinach, and sweet red onions. The crust—store-bought or homemade—gets a boost of flavor from a garlic-infused olive oil spread, while fresh basil and a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) elevate the dish with aromatic and spicy notes. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy-to-make, vegetarian-friendly pizza is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it fresh from the oven and enjoy a wholesome, homemade pizza packed with garden-fresh goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece (12-inch round, store-bought or homemade) Pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 cup (small curd) Cottage cheese
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium (thinly sliced) Red onion
• 1 cup (fresh, packed) Spinach
• 0.25 cup (fresh, chopped) Basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon (optional) Red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

Step 2

On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.

Step 3

Brush the surface of the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring even coverage all the way to the edges.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread the mixture evenly over the dough.

Step 5

Spread the cottage cheese in an even layer across the pizza base, leaving about 1 inch of space around the edges for the crust.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the cottage cheese layer.

Step 7

Arrange the cherry tomato halves, red onion slices, and fresh spinach evenly on top of the cheese.

Step 8

Sprinkle the fresh basil leaves over the toppings, followed by the salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Step 9

Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.

Step 10

Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes before slicing.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Cottage Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(887.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1416.4

Total Fat 62.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 101.9mg	0%
Sodium 3599.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 69.8g	0%

Vitamin D 9.6IU	0%
Calcium 1034.0mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1075.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.1%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 40.2%