Shaved Artichoke Pizza

May 29, 2013

A while ago, Mike and I went out to dinner with some good friends. We went to a little fancy pizza place that we had never ever been to before. It was tucked away downtown in between all these well-known restaurants. I would have walked right past it—wait, actually we drove past it. Twice!

I love little unassuming places like this. Good food made in a simple wood burning oven. Our friends say this is their fancy date restaurant. If we lived closer, this would be an every single weekend kind of restaurant. But that is because Mike and I love routine.

It was funny. When it was time to order, the fellas both ordered pepperoni pizzas with truffle oil and, as predicted, the ladies both ordered shaved artichoke pizzas.

It was a simple white pizza with parmesan and crispy bits of shaved artichoke hearts. I really wasn’t expecting a lot. When we brought the pizza home, I was savoring the left-overs for the next few days.

I knew I had to recreate this simple pizza at home. Plus I wanted to see how shaving an artichoke would turn out. Turns out, it was pretty good. So, now we can have our routine of pizza every weekend without leaving the house—which is how I would live all the time, if I could.

Shaved Artichoke Pizza

Course Entree
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Author Sarcastic Cooking

Ingredients

  • Premade Pizza Dough
  • 1 Artichoke
  • ½ Lemon
  • Big Pinch of Whole Wheat Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Clove Garlic grated
  • 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella
  • 1 Cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Chopped Basil
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

  1. Place a pizza stone or large pizza pan in the oven. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  2. Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil.
  3. Remove the stem and large dark green leaves from the artichoke. Keep removing leaves until you get to the heart or the lighter colored leaves. Cut the artichoke heart in half. Rub each half with the lemon half so it doesn’t brown.
  4. Remove the hairy choke. Using a mandolin set to the thinnest setting, shave the artichoke. Hold the leaves and shave from the bottom up. Be careful not to get too close to your fingers.
  5. Add the shavings to the boiling water. Blanch for a minute. Pour the contents into a fine strainer. Set off to the side to dry.
  6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about twelve inches.
  7. Remove the preheated pan from the oven. Be very careful. Set the pan on the stove. Sprinkle the hot pan with some whole wheat flour. Transfer the dough to the pan.
  8. Spread the olive oil and grated garlic all over the top of the dough. Cover the dough with cheese. Sprinkle the artichoke shavings all over the top of the pizza.
  9. Bake in the oven for 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
  10. Let cool for three minutes before cutting and serving. Serve with some fresh chopped basil and crushed red pepper flakes.

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  • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
    June 17, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    If you’ve had about 80 hits more than usual today it’s because I’ve just discovered your blog and loved it so much I just kept going from page to page haha, loving all your recipes so much!!

    • Stefanie
      June 17, 2013 at 1:40 pm

      Oh my gosh, Becca! You are too sweet!

  • Jennie @themessybakerblog
    June 5, 2013 at 9:24 am

    I would have had to recreate that pizza, too. It looks fantastic!

  • Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen
    June 2, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    I got a pizza stone for my bday last month, and this looks like just the recipe to break it in! Although the pepperoni pizza with truffle oil that your husband got sounds pretty tempting too!

  • Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)
    May 31, 2013 at 10:32 am

    I’m picturing making this… only with asparagus! Delish!

  • Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
    May 31, 2013 at 10:22 am

    OMG this pizza sounds FANTASTIC! It looks so incredible, mmmm

    (and um pizza with truffle oil for the guys?? YES to that as well)

  • Lindsey (Lou Lou Biscuit)
    May 30, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    This is making my mouth water! I love artichokes on pizza, but sometimes the huge soggy chunks get to be too much. What a perfect solution.

  • Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe
    May 29, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    This sounds fantastic. Artichokes are one of my favorite pizza toppings! Looks so easy too!

  • Miss Messy
    May 29, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    I love artichoke.. what an amazing combination idea. You’ve got me craving pizza now! 🙂

  • Julia
    May 29, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I think that the off the beaten path, unassuming places are always the best!! And, I also think white pizzas are the best. I had a similar one last night–looks yummy!

    • Stefanie
      May 29, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      You probably ate the best pizzas while in Italy! So jealous!

  • Sadye
    May 29, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Wow, that looks simple and delicious! If you haven’t taken a Chicago Pizza Tour yet, I’d highly recommend doing one, btw.

    • Stefanie
      May 29, 2013 at 10:17 am

      What!!! How have I lived in the city for so long and never heard of this amazing tour?!?!

  • Lane @ Supper for a Steal
    May 29, 2013 at 9:25 am

    This sounds awesome. Last week I made a pizza almost exactly the same but with shaved asparagus. It is now a new favorite and I’m sure once I get the chance to try this one it will be a favorite too.

  • jaime @ laviejaime
    May 29, 2013 at 8:54 am

    mm this looks delicious! i love anything with artichoke.