Savory Pumpkin Pizza
Savory Pumpkin Pizza is a delightful autumn-inspired dish that combines rich pumpkin puree with aromatic herbs and gooey cheese, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a fun family dinner, this pizza layers creamy pumpkin sauce on a crispy crust, topped with fresh sage and melted mozzarella. Each bite offers a warm embrace of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 ½ cups fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 fresh sage leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add pumpkin puree, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread the pumpkin sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Scatter torn sage leaves over the pizza to infuse flavor as it bakes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve hot with additional sage for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg