Wood-Fired Butternut Squash Pizza

Ingredients:

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• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon of ground or fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup of Gorgonzola cheese
• ½ cup of diced onions
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• Fresh arugula, for garnish

  Directions:

1. Prepare the Butternut Squash:

• Preheat your wood-fired oven to 700°F.
• Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, sage, and garlic powder. Spread on a baking sheet placed on a baking tray.
• Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized. Remove and let it slightly cool .

2. Prepare the Onions:

• After taking the squash out, place your cast iron skillet on top of the coals in your wood-fired pizza oven. Add 3 tablespoons of butter.
• Add the onions and keep stirring them until they become dark and caramelized.
• Remove from the oven when done.

3. Assemble the Pizza:

• Divide the dough into 2-4 equal portions, depending on the desired pizza size.
• Roll out each portion on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about ¼ inch is ideal).
• Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza peel dusted with flour.
• Spread a layer of ricotta cheese over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
• Distribute the roasted butternut squash evenly over the ricotta.
• Sprinkle mozzarella and evenly place gorgonzola cheese on top.

4. Bake the Pizza:

• Carefully slide the pizza off the peel and into the wood-fired oven.
• Bake for 2-4 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

5. Serve:

• Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
• Top with fresh arugula and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
• Slice and enjoy your delicious butternut squash pizza!

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