Butternut squash and sage pizza recipe



Recipe for butternut squash and sage pizza in our easy vegetarian recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon active dried yeast
  • Pinch of granulated sugar
  • 4 cups strong white flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed, about 1 pound prepared weight
  • 16 sage leaves
  • 2, 14 ounces, cans fresh tomato sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 cups firm goat's cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to make butternut squash and sage pizza

  • Put 1 1/4 cups warm water in a measuring jug.
  • Add the yeast and sugar and leave for 6 to 10 minutes, until it is frothy.
  • Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the centre.
  • Gradually pour in the yeast mixture and the olive oil.
  • Mix to make a smooth dough.
  • Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth, springy and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a floured bowl, cover and leave to rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Oil four baking sheets.
  • Put the butter and oil in a roasting tin and heat in the oven for a few minutes.
  • Add the shallots, squash and half the sage leaves. Toss to coat.
  • Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
  • Raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
  • Divide the dough into four equal pieces and roll out each piece on a floured surface to a 10 inch round.
  • Transfer each round to a baking sheet and spread with tomato sauce, leaving a 1/2 inch border all around.
  • Spoon the squash and shallot mixture over the top.
  • Arrange the mozzarella over 6the squash mixture and crumble the goat's cheese over.
  • Scatter the remaining sage leaves over and season with plenty of salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the crusts are golden.

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