Description
Fall Pizza with Sausage and Squash is a delightful seasonal dish that combines the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with savory Italian sausage, all atop a perfectly baked crust. This comforting pizza, with its melty cheese and aromatic herbs, is ideal for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with autumn flavors, it invites everyone to the table for a warm, delicious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups butternut squash (cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (torn into pieces)
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cubed butternut squash in 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned; break apart as it cooks.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to fit your baking tray.
- Drizzle remaining olive oil over the dough; layer on roasted squash, sautéed sausage, torn mozzarella, and fresh sage.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg