Roasted Acorn Squash and Gorgonzola Pizza

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Fun with Food

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (45)

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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 side dish servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

1 (1- pound) acorn squash
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus 1/4 teaspoon
1 pound pizza dough
1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
1 cup arugula

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Slice the squash in half from top to bottom. Scoop out the seeds. Slice the squash into 1/2 to 3/4-inch wide half moons and place in a medium bowl. Toss the squash with the syrup, olive oil, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake the squash until tender and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Keep the temperature on the oven at 375 degrees F. Roll out the pizza dough on a flour dusted piece of parchment paper to a 13-inch diameter. Place the pizza and the parchment paper on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and the Gorgonzola on the pizza dough. Bake in the oven until golden and cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Peel the skins off the squash. Top the cooked pizza with the cooked squash. Top with arugula and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Slice and serve.

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recipe Roasted Acorn Squash and Gorgonzola Pizza
Kristy San Diego, CA 03-06-2010
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Funny Pizza is yummy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this with whole wheat tortillas as pizza crust, so less cheese and less time in the oven. It was good with arugula. I... found that I needed to get all the components (cheese, arugula, squash) in one bite or it tasted weird. My husband liked it, but we call it "funny pizza" because it's not much like pizza and tastes funny, in a good way.Read more
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Kristin Raleigh, NC 02-22-2010
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My husband the vegetable hater loved this!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used Martha Stewart's pizza crust from "Comfort Food" This was outstanding!
recipe Roasted Acorn Squash and Gorgonzola Pizza
Robin Vineland, NJ 02-21-2010
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ACORN Pizza gets an A+
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What! I can't believe how good this recipe taste. Easy to make, flavors are savory and could easily make a fun appetizer or... a sweet snack. I used baby spinach instead of arugula. The blend of the two cheeses and the sweetness of the maple syrup give this recipe and A+ in my book!Read more
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Pippa Cambridge , MA 02-20-2010
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What did I do wrong?
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This looked so good and delicious on TV, but mine was a nightmare! I used fresh mozzarella and gorgonzola dolce. The cheese... melted into a crispy crust on top of the pizza. My dough also rose and bubbled in weird places. I'd love to try again. Any suggestions?Read more
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Lisa Washington, DC 01-23-2010
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New fall favorite!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this three times since discovering this recipe and highly recommend it for a change from traditional pizza... toppings. I used naan bread as the base to make individual pizzas and also used basil since I didn't have arugula. WOW! So easy to make. I will definitely be making this for years to come.Read more
recipe Roasted Acorn Squash and Gorgonzola Pizza
Ashley Lubbock, TX 01-01-2010
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Good Introduction to Acorn Squash
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this pizza for my husband, who had never had acorn squash before. He's tried a roasted butternut squash soup and... didn't care for it. This pizza changed his mind about winter squash. It's sweet, spicy, and filling. Read more