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
Butternut Squash Pizzas
2
10 minutes
25 minutes
Main Dish
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!
