Spinach Carbonara Pizza

1 pkg (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust

6 slices bacon, divided (pre-cooked is easier)

1 pkg (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves (about 8 cups)

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1 oz grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1⁄4 cup packed)

1 cup jarred Alfredo pasta sauce

1⁄4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Additional coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 450°F. Unroll dough over bottom of lightly greased large pizza pan. Gently stretch and press dough to cover bottom of pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust begins to brown; remove pan from oven. Meanwhile, slice bacon into 1⁄4-in. pieces; cook over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until crisp. (or use pre-cooked...it's faster!) Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Place spinach and pressed garlic into a large microwavable bowl and microwave on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Carefully remove lid; press spinach to side of bowl and dab excess moisture with paper towels and set aside. Grate Parmesan cheese; set aside. Finely chop half of the bacon. Measure Alfredo sauce and mix in chopped bacon and black pepper. To assemble pizza, spread sauce to edges of crust. Top sauce completely with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, spinach mixture and remaining bacon. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and additional black pepper, if desired.Bake 7-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. (Yields 6 servings)