Alfredo Sauce Pizza
A creamy sauce makes this Alfredo sauce pizza taste indulgent, but surprise: it’s vegan! Plant-based chicken, bacon, cheese, and spinach take this homemade pizza over the top.
Takeout pizza can be a lifesaver on busy nights, but it can be hard to find vegan options—and even when you can, sometimes they’re pretty uninspired. That’s why even though I love getting a pizza delivered, I also love making my own Vegan Pizza at home. Like this Alfredo sauce pizza! Just like my Kale Pesto Pizza, it’s piled high with the most amazing plant-based toppings.
Why This Alfredo Sauce Pizza Is Better Than Takeout
Homemade and packed with fresh, flavourful ingredients, this Alfredo sauce pizza is such a step up from standard vegan takeout options.
- All that deliciousness made vegan. Let’s be real: you’re not going to find a vegan Alfredo sauce pizza on an average takeout menu. Making it at home allows you to enjoy a pizza topped with creamy Alfredo sauce, chicken, and smoky bacon—in a vegan way!
- A more wholesome alternative. Takeout vegan pizza is often loaded with processed meat and cheese substitutes, but when you make it yourself, you can opt for natural substitutes made with cashews, seitan, etc.
- Fun for the whole family. Making homemade pizzas is not only fun for adults but also a great activity to do with your kids! They’ll love choosing their own toppings for their portion of the pizza and helping put everything together.
Notes on Ingredients
This section goes over the ingredients you’ll need to make Alfredo sauce pizza at home. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
- Pizza dough – I use my Pizza Dough Recipe. This Almond Flour Pizza Crust would also work.
- Vegan Alfredo sauce – Use this recipe: Vegan Alfredo Sauce.
- Vegan chicken – You can opt for store-bought or make my Vegan Chicken.
- Vegan bacon – This is another ingredient where you can keep it easy with store-bought or try my Tofu Bacon.
- Baby spinach
- Vegan cheese – I use a combination of melty mozzarella and Parmesan for flavour. Homemade Vegan Parmesan is a nice budget-friendly option.
- Seasonings – A blend of Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if you’d like).
How to Make Alfredo Sauce Pizza
Get ready for some fantastic vegan pizza! Here’s what you’ll need to do.
- Prepare. Preheat the oven to 475ºF and warm up your pizza stone too if you have one.
- Form the crust. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to form a 12–14 inch circle. Transfer to a pizza pan or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add the sauce. Spoon the Alfredo sauce onto the crust, then use the back of the spoon to spread the sauce almost to the edges, leaving a half inch border.
- Top it. Cover the sauce with the vegan cheeses, then add the spinach, vegan chicken, and bacon, followed by the seasonings.
- Bake. Place the pizza in the oven or on the preheated pizza stone and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Serve. Finish with additional vegan Parmesan, cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Tips for Success
- Get a head start. You can make the different toppings for this Alfredo sauce pizza in advance: the dough, the sauce, the chicken, and the bacon. This will save you time on the day of and make the process smoother.
- Don’t overwork the dough. Rolling and stretching it too much will make the crust tough. If it’s snapping back when you roll it out, let the dough rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, then try again.
- Use a pizza stone. For an even crispier crust, place your pizza on a preheated pizza stone before baking it. It’s really fantastic this way!
More Topping Ideas
- Sun-dried tomatoes. I love the tangy and intense flavour of sun-dried tomatoes on my pizza, and they’re great at cutting some of the richness of the sauce.
- Spinach and artichokes. This classic combination is perfect for Spinach Artichoke Dip lovers! In addition to the spinach that’s already in the recipe, add drained artichoke hearts.
- Mushrooms and truffle oil. For some more decadence, try adding some Garlic Mushrooms and then finish the pizza with a drizzle of truffle oil after it comes out of the oven.
- Broccoli. If you like steamed broccoli in your Garlic Alfredo Pasta, try adding it to your pizza.
- Fresh basil. For a burst of freshness and herbaceous flavor, add some basil leaves to your pizza.
My Top Salads for Pairing With Pizza
In my humble opinion, salads are the best for pairing with pizza! These are my favourites for throwing together on pizza night:
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerator: Store leftover Alfredo sauce pizza in an airtight container or wrap it tightly with plastic wrap before placing it in the fridge. It will keep for about 3 days.
- Freezer: To store your leftovers for longer, place them in a resealable freezer bag or wrap them tightly with foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: For best results, preheat your oven to 425°F and place the pizza on a baking sheet. Bake until the pizza is heated through and the crust is crispy again. The microwave also works, but the crust is more likely to be soggy.
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Alfredo Sauce Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough, ½ of the recipe batch
- 1 cup vegan Alfredo sauce, 240 ml
- 1 cup vegan chicken, sliced or cubed – 180 g
- ⅓ cup vegan bacon, chopped – 20 g
- 1 ½ cups baby spinach, about 30 g
- 1 ½ cups vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded – 150 g
- ½ cup vegan Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for topping – 40 g
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning , 4 g
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12–14 inch circle. Transfer to a pizza pan or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread vegan Alfredo sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded vegan mozzarella and vegan Parmesan evenly over the sauce. Then top with spinach, vegan chicken, and bacon.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Add Red pepper flakes for some heat if desired.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle additional vegan Parmesan cheese on top. Let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Refrigerator: Store leftover Alfredo sauce pizza in an airtight container or wrap it tightly with plastic wrap before placing it in the fridge. It will keep for about 3 days.
- Freezer: To store your leftovers for longer, place them in a resealable freezer bag or wrap them tightly with foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: For best results, preheat your oven to 425°F and place the pizza on a baking sheet. Bake until the pizza is heated through and the crust is crispy again. The microwave also works, but the crust is more likely to be soggy.
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