Fall Pizza with Sausage and Squash
An easy and delicious fall pizza featuring savory sausage, roasted squash, and melted cheese for a perfect seasonal meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1 pre-made pizza dough or crust
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh arugula, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Roll out the pizza dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Top with roasted squash and cooked sausage. Add Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optionally, top with fresh arugula before serving.