Give your next pizza an autumnal spin this easy Prosciutto and Butternut Squash Pizza made on flatbread and topped with roasted butternut squash puree, goat cheese, red onions, salty prosciutto, crunchy pumpkin seeds and fresh thyme.
While this recipe is not super quick, it IS relatively easy. And pretty much all of the cook time is hands off.
AND, this recipe IS only 10 ingredients! 
Therefore I’m going to call this a WIN WIN.
This pizza is all about the toppings and layers. Layers of straight up FLAVA HEAVEN, you guys.
Sweet, savory, smooth and luscious butternut squash puree
Pungent, thinly sliced red onions
Creamy, decadent goat cheese
Earthy sprigs of thyme
Salty, wafer-thin slices of pork-tastic prosciutto
Crunchy, subtly sweet pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas)
A light sprinkling of parmesan
ALL layered on warm, thin, crisp baked Naan or Flatbread
SO.Much.YUM!!
Recipe Notes:
1. I have used plain naan, garlic naan and flatbreads to make this pizza and all of them are delicious. You can make your own pizza dough and use that as well if you would like, just be sure to par-bake the pizza dough before adding the toppings. Instead of using 2 pieces of naan or flatbread, you can make one large pizza if desired.
2. If you want to make prosciutto roses like you see here, simply take a small slice of prosciutto and wrap it around your finger. Voila. Prosciutto Roses.
3. If you want your prosciutto to be crispy, simply add the prosciutto to the pizza with the red onion and goat cheese and bake as directed.
4. The butternut squash puree can be made up to 4 days in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
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Prosciutto and Butternut Squash Pizza
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Autumn flavors meet pizza night!
Roasted butternut squash puree, goat cheese, and prosciutto on naan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (946 ml) Butternut Squash
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme
- 0.5 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 pieces Garlic Naan
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) Red Onion
- 6 ounces (170 g) Goat Cheese
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) Parmesan
- 3 ounces (85 g) Prosciutto
- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Kosher Salt
- Ground Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Add the squash and garlic to the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with thyme and chili powder.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Toss to combine.
- Roast squash in the oven until fork tender, about 20-30 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking.
- Make the squash sauce: Transfer squash and garlic to a food processor.
- Add in the remaining tablespoon of oil and honey.
- Puree until creamy and smooth, adding more olive oil (or vegetable broth or water) if it’s too thick.
- Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper and sweetness with honey.
- For the Pizza: Place naan on a baking sheet.
- Spread with a heaping 1/3 – ½ cup of the squash sauce.
- Top with red onion, goat cheese slices and parmesan.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- To serve: Remove from oven and top with prosciutto, fresh thyme and pumpkin seeds.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality prosciutto with visible fat.
- If you don’t have naan, substitute with another flatbread like pita bread.
- Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a pan or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 50
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute the goat cheese with another type of cheese?
Yes, you can use feta or ricotta as alternatives to goat cheese, but keep in mind that the flavor profile will change slightly.
What type of flatbread works best for this pizza?
You can use plain naan, garlic naan, or flatbreads; all of them provide a great base, but ensure it’s thin and crisp for the best results.
How can I make the prosciutto crispy on the pizza?
To achieve crispy prosciutto, add it to the pizza along with the red onions and goat cheese before baking.
