Description
Butternut Squash and Sausage Pizza combines the sweet, nutty flavor of roasted butternut squash with savory Italian sausage for a deliciously unique twist on classic pizza. Topped with gooey mozzarella and fresh herbs, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. It promises to be a showstopper at any table, making it a delightful choice for both novice and experienced cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 8 oz Italian sausage
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves (or thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475?F (245?C).
- Toss butternut squash cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface; transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil on the dough, then layer roasted squash, crumbled sausage, mozzarella cheese, and sage leaves.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 36mg