Embrace the vibrant flavors of fall with this stunning vegetarian pizza. Sweet delicata squash, fragrant basil pesto, and a generous blanket of cheese create a symphony of taste and texture on a crispy, golden crust. A delightful and satisfying meal that's perfect for sharing.

Follow The Directions

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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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.

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Bake in the preheated oven until delicata squash has softened, about 10 minutes. Cut into pieces.

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Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

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Divide pizza dough into 2 equal pieces. Dust a work surface with flour and roll dough out into 2 pizza rounds.

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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.

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Bake in the hot oven until pizza crust is crispy, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pecan nuts.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before baking.
Butternut squash makes a delicious substitute for delicata squash. Simply roast it until tender before adding it to the pizza.
Fresh basil leaves, scattered over the pizza after baking, add a burst of freshness and visual appeal.

Abigale Walter

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