Pizza with leek and artichokes
4 servings
30 minutes
Pizza with leeks and artichokes is an exquisite version of a traditional Italian dish that combines the delicate sweetness of leeks with the rich flavor of artichokes and crispy bacon. Its origins trace back to the southern regions of Italy, where artichokes are a popular ingredient. The baked dough with a golden crust infused with the aroma of olive oil gains special richness from melting parmesan that creates an appetizing texture. It’s the perfect choice for those seeking a balance between refined taste and heartiness. The pizza is suitable for cozy family dinners as well as festive gatherings, pairing well with light white wine or fresh vegetable salads. Each slice fills you with warm Italian spirit and evokes a desire to return to this recipe again.
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Heat the pan and fry the bacon without oil. Remove and dry on parchment, then cut and set aside.
- Bacon: 6 pieces
2
Add artichoke oil to the pan and sauté the onion until soft. Set aside.
- Olive oil: 30 ml
- Leek: 1 piece
3
Roll out the dough and place it on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and add artichokes and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the edges are crispy, adding parmesan in the last 2 minutes.
- Pizza dough: 300 g
- Olive oil: 30 ml
- Canned Artichokes: 1 jar
- Leek: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Parmesan cheese: 50 g
4
Remove from the oven, place bacon on top, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
- Bacon: 6 pieces
- Parsley: 1 bunch