Description
Fall Pizza with Sausage and Squash is a delightful autumn dish that perfectly combines savory Italian sausage and sweet roasted butternut squash. With a crispy crust topped with creamy mozzarella and aromatic sage, this pizza is ideal for cozy gatherings or lively game nights. Ready in under an hour, it’s a fantastic way to celebrate the flavors of fall while impressing your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (torn into pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp fresh sage (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone inside if you have one.
- Peel and cube the butternut squash, then toss it in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast the squash for about 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired shape.
- Assemble the pizza by spreading the sausage-squash mixture on the dough, topping with mozzarella and sage.
- Transfer to the baking sheet or preheated stone; drizzle with olive oil before baking for 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg