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Prosciutto and Butternut Squash Pizza


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  • Author: Cheyanne Holzworth
  • 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

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  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. Add the squash and garlic to the baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with thyme and chili powder.
  5. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Toss to combine.
  7. Roast squash in the oven until fork tender, about 20-30 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking.
  8. Make the squash sauce: Transfer squash and garlic to a food processor.
  9. Add in the remaining tablespoon of oil and honey.
  10. Puree until creamy and smooth, adding more olive oil (or vegetable broth or water) if it’s too thick.
  11. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper and sweetness with honey.
  12. For the Pizza: Place naan on a baking sheet.
  13. Spread with a heaping 1/3 – ½ cup of the squash sauce.
  14. Top with red onion, goat cheese slices and parmesan.
  15. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  16. To serve: Remove from oven and top with prosciutto, fresh thyme and pumpkin seeds.
  17. 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