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Butternut Squash and Arugula Pizza

Prep Time
40 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yields
4 servings

A baked pie topped with golden butternut squash and peppery arugula.

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ingredients

Dough

2
cups bread flour
1
tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
1 ½
tsp active dry yeast
½
tsp sugar
Kosher salt
1
tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bowl
Cornmeal, for dusting, optional

Topping

1 2-lb
butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded and cut into 1/4" slices
2 ½
tbsp plus 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2
tbsp torn fresh sage leaves
1
tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
¼
tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1
large garlic clove, smashed
2
cups shredded mozzarella
4
ounce goat cheese, coarsely crumbled
3
cups baby arugula
Zest of 1 lemon plus juice of 1/2 lemon
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directions

Step 1

Combine the flour, rosemary, yeast, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add 3/4 cup warm water and the oil and process until the dough forms a ball. Transfer to a large, lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 2

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400ºF.

Step 3

Toss the squash with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Roast until just tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the sage, rosemary, red pepper flakes and garlic. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes, just to infuse the oil.

Step 5

Sprinkle cornmeal or flour on a 14-inch pizza pan and set aside.

Step 6

Liberally flour a clean work surface. Place the dough on top and use your hands to stretch it out into a 14-inch circle. Carefully lay the dough on the pizza pan. Brush the infused oil onto the dough. Top with the mozzarella and the roasted squash, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown, 14 to 18 minutes. Carefully sprinkle the goat cheese evenly on top.

Step 7

Toss the arugula with the 2 teaspoons olive oil, lemon zest and juice and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Top the pizza with the arugula, then cut into slices to serve.

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