How to Make Vegetarian Pizza with Pesto and Delicata Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to pizza, there are endless possibilities for delicious toppings that cater to a variety of dietary preferences. For those who adhere to a vegetarian diet, creating a flavorful and satisfying pizza can be as simple as choosing the right combination of ingredients. This vegetarian pizza with pesto and delicata squash is a perfect example of how a few simple, wholesome ingredients can come together to create a truly memorable meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 delicata squash - halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon flour, or as needed for dusting
  • 1 (16 ounce) package pizza dough
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, for dusting
  • 4 tablespoons basil pesto sauce
  • 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, or as needed
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, or more to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 2 pizzas

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine delicata squash and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl and mix well. Spread out on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until delicata squash has softened, about 10 minutes. Cut into pieces.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Divide pizza dough into 2 equal pieces. Dust a work surface with flour and roll dough out into 2 pizza rounds.
  • Dust 2 baking sheets with cornstarch and transfer pizza rounds onto baking sheets. Brush each pizza first with 1 tablespoon olive oil, followed by 2 tablespoons pesto. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top. Sprinkle squash pieces on top of cheese.
  • Bake in the hot oven until pizza crust is crispy, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pecan nuts.
  • Nutrition

    577 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 1173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 742mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 130mg