Butternut Crust Pizza
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Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond

Butternut Crust Pizza

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 1 hr 30 min
  • Active: 30 min
  • Yield: 8 slices

Ingredients

Crust:

Arugula Pesto:

Toppings:

Directions

  1. For the crust: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Toss the squash cubes with the olive oil and salt. Spread out in one layer on a baking sheet and roast until tender, stirring once, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven. Tip the squash into a bowl and mash until fairly smooth to make about 2 cups of puree.
  3. To the puree, add the flour, shredded Parmesan, egg, baking powder and Italian seasoning, then mix until well incorporated.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray. Spread the mixture into a 12-inch circle on the baking sheet, spreading into an even layer with the back of a spoon or spatula. Bake until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
  5. While the pizza cooks, make the pesto: In a food processor, combine the arugula, basil, almonds, grated Parmesan, lemon juice and olive oil, then puree until smooth.
  6. Remove the pizza crust from the oven and carefully slide onto a serving plate or cutting board using a metal spatula (the crust is not super fragile but is more fragile than a regular pizza base).
  7. Top with the pesto and spread it, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  8. For the toppings: Add the arugula, prosciutto and Parmesan shavings. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze.