Name: Savory Italian Escarole Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 (12-inch) pre-made pizza crust; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup high-quality pizza sauce (preferably homemade); 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 5 cups fresh escarole leaves, thoroughly rinsed and dried, thick stems removed; 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Italian

Italian Escarole Pizza

Sep 8, 2025
by Adrianna Luettgen
- 4.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
1 Likes

PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

35 mins
TOTAL TIME

45 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Experience a slice of rustic Italian charm with this Escarole Pizza. Crisp, slightly bitter escarole perfectly complements the creamy mozzarella and savory garlic, all atop a perfectly baked crust. A delightful departure from the ordinary pizza experience.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 (12-inch) pre-made pizza crust

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 cup high-quality pizza sauce (preferably homemade)

1 clove garlic, finely minced

5 cups fresh escarole leaves, thoroughly rinsed and dried, thick stems removed

2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

58 g
Cholesterol

46 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

29 g
Saturated Fat

8 g
Sodium

1550 mg
Sugar

5 g
Fat

18 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

5 mins

Lightly brush the pizza crust with olive oil, ensuring even coverage. (1 minute)

03

Step

3 mins

Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce over the crust, leaving a small border. (2 minutes)

04

Step

2 mins

Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the sauce. (1 minute)

05

Step

35 mins

Arrange the escarole leaves over the pizza, ensuring they are evenly distributed. (3 minutes)

06

Step

5 mins

Cover generously with the shredded mozzarella cheese. (2 minutes)

07

Step

Season with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. (1 minute)

08

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. (30-35 minutes)

09

Step

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving. (5 minutes)

For a more intense garlic flavor, consider using roasted garlic instead of fresh.
If using a homemade pizza crust, adjust baking time accordingly.
A sprinkle of red pepper flakes adds a touch of heat.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese can be added after baking for extra flavor.

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