Butternut Squash, Sausage, and Ricotta Delight Pizza
This delicious pizza features roasted butternut squash, savory Italian sausage, and creamy ricotta cheese, all topped with mozzarella and Parmesan for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 1 cup creamy ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh sage leaves for garnish
- Crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine diced butternut squash with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Spread the seasoned squash on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Cook the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread ricotta cheese evenly on the pizza base, leaving a border for the crust.
- Distribute roasted butternut squash and cooked sausage over the ricotta layer.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the toppings.
- Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with sage leaves, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra heat, serve with crushed red pepper flakes on the side.