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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound pizza dough
  • 2 tbsp kale pesto
  • 1/3 cup butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning + more for topping
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 shallot or red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped kale
  • 2-3 pieces sliced mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup smoked gouda shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan shredded
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • On a baking sheet, add diced butternut squash and drizzle olive oil and Italian seasoning and salt. mix until well coated. Roast in oven for 15-20 minutes, until the squash is tender. Remove from oven and increase oven temp to 500 degrees.
  • While the squash is roasting, in a small pan over medium heat, add olive oil, shallots, thyme leaves and honey for about 3-5 minutes stirring frequently. Reduce heat, and cook on medium low for an additional 5 minutes until the shallots are soft and tender. Remove from heat add shallots and oil to a small bowl.
  • Roll out pizza dough on a sheet pan, add kale pesto, and pieces of the sliced mozzarella. Next, add the roasted butternut squash, caramelized shallots and kale. Then top with shredded mozzarella, parmesan and smoked gouda. Drizzle some of the shallot oil on top, sprinkle Italian seasoning (optional)
  • Add pan into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and dough is golden.
  • Top with red pepper flakes and fresh basil! Enjoy
Keyword Fall Recipes, Harvest Pizza, Meatless Meals, pizza