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Cozy Fall Pizza with Sausage and Squash Recipe

Fall Pizza with Sausage and Squash


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  • Author: Mery Mack
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Warm up your chilly evenings with this Fall Pizza featuring savory sausage and sweet roasted squash. Topped with gooey mozzarella and fragrant sage, each slice brings comfort and joy, making it the perfect centerpiece for autumn gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, this pizza promises to delight your taste buds while creating cherished memories around the dinner table.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 8 oz Italian sausage (ground)
  • 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 fresh sage leaves (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
  3. Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Spread sauce on the rolled-out dough; layer with cooked sausage, roasted squash, mozzarella slices, Parmesan cheese, and chopped sage.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  7. Allow cooling slightly before slicing and serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg