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Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza
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Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza

Roasted squash, parsley walnut pesto and arugula are the star toppings on this roasted butternut squash pizza, which is an ode to fall / winter feasting.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Rising Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 27 minutes
Course: Pizza
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Author: Paige Adams

Ingredients

  • For crust
  • 2/3 cup warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry active yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil plus more for bowl
  • 3/4 cup bread flour plus more for work surface
  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
  • Cornmeal for pizza stone
  • For toppings
  • 1 small butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parsley walnut pesto
  • 1/3 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1 handful baby arugula
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • Shaved Parmesan for serving

Instructions

  • For the dough, combine the water, yeast, sugar and olive oil and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until it forms a shaggy dough.  Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. (Alternatively, the dough can be mixed in the bowl of a stand mixer using a dough hook.)
  • Gather the dough into a ball, transfer to an oiled bowl and cover. Place the bowl in a warm spot to allow the dough to rise until it has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F with a pizza stone inside the oven.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch diameter circle or oval shape. Sprinkle the preheated pizza stone with cornmeal and place the dough on it. Bake the crust for 5 minutes before spreading on the pesto, leaving a 1-inch border, followed by the cheese. Continue baking for 5-7 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cooked through and the cheese has melted.
  • Scatter the squash and arugula over the pizza. Top with Parmesan and chives before serving.

Notes

Makes 1 12-inch pizza

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 799mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 20131IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 2mg