Elevate your pizza night with Butternut Squash Pizzas, where each slice is a burst of flavor and creativity. Roasted butternut squash serves as the perfect base, marrying beautifully with the tangy tomato sauce and creamy melted mozzarella. Finished with a touch of fresh parsley, these pizzas are a delightful departure from the ordinary, sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
Butternut Squash Pizzas
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Category
Main Dish
Servings
2
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Level
level 2
Elevate your pizza night with Butternut Squash Pizzas, where each slice is a burst of flavor and creativity. Roasted butternut squash serves as the perfect base, marrying beautifully with the tangy tomato sauce and creamy melted mozzarella. Finished with a touch of fresh parsley, these pizzas are a delightful departure from the ordinary, sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
Ingredients
- 2 round slices of butternut squash, about 1/2 inch thick
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce (if unavailable, see note below)
- 1 oz Mozzarella, shredded
- Sprinkle of parsley, chopped
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F .
- Slice the butternut squash into round slices, approximately 1/2 inch thick, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and let the squash roast for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly caramelized.
Once the squash is roasted to perfection, take them out of the oven and spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over each slice.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the tomato sauce, ensuring each slice gets a generous amount of cheese.
- Finish off the pizzas by sprinkling chopped parsley over the melted cheese, adding a pop of color and freshness.
- Place the assembled pizzas back into the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once the pizzas are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Then, savor each delicious bite of your homemade Butternut Squash Pizzas!
Recipe Note
If tomato sauce is unavailable, you can make a quick substitute by mixing 1/4 cup of canned diced tomatoes with a pinch of salt, pepper, and Betr Italian seasoning, then blending until smooth.
