Description
Experience the comforting flavors of autumn with this Tasty Fall Pizza featuring savory sausage and sweet butternut squash. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a quiet night in, this dish combines hearty ingredients atop a crispy crust, making it an instant favorite. Enjoy the delightful aroma of roasted squash and Italian sausage as they meld together under gooey mozzarella and fresh sage. This recipe is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of fall on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 2 cups butternut squash (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-moisture fresh mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 6 fresh sage leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced butternut squash in olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast squash for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook crumbled sausage over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Roll out pizza dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread roasted squash over the dough, top with cooked sausage, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling; add sage leaves in the last few minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg