Spinach Carbonara Pizza

• 1 package (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust
•  slices bacon
•  cups fresh baby spinach leaves
•  garlic cloves, pressed
•  oz grated fresh Parmesan cheese
•  cup jarred Alfredo sauce
•  tsp coarsely ground black pepper
•  cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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  Preheat oven to 450°F. Unroll dough over bottom of lightly greased dish. Stretch and press dough to cover bottom of dish. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until crust begins to brown.
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  Cook bacon over medium heat 5-6 minutes, or until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Place spinach and garlic into bowl, and microwave, covered, 2-3 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Blot excess moisture with paper towels, and set aside.
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  Chop bacon, and combine with Alfredo sauce and black pepper. Mix well.
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  Spread sauce to edges of crust. Top with half the cheese, spinach mixture, and bacon. Sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese and black pepper if desired.
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  Bake 7-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Remove, cool, and serve.
  
  
  From The Pampered Chef