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    03/04/2017 Dinner Recipes

    Roasted Butternut Squash & Pancetta Pizza with Rocket

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    Roasted butternut squash & pancetta pizza is a tasty change from traditional pizza. The toppings are the perfect combination of sweet and salty!

    Roasted butternut squash & pancetta pizza is a tasty change from traditional pizza. The toppings are the perfect combination of sweet and salty!

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    Roasted butternut squash & pancetta pizza is a tasty change from traditional pizza. The toppings are the perfect combination of sweet and salty!

    There are just some foods that are made to be together. Butternut squash and pancetta should always only be eaten together. It's like a perfect harmony between the sweet caramelised butternut squash and the salty, salty pancetta.

    So to make this pizza you kick off by roasting little cubes of butternut squash with some sprigs of rosemary and olive oil. They get all toasty and caramelised on the edges which only helps to bring out the sweetness.

    Roasted butternut squash & pancetta pizza is a tasty change from traditional pizza. The toppings are the perfect combination of sweet and salty!

    Once those sweet little nuggets are out of the oven you pop them on top of your pizza base with some fried cubes of pancetta.

    Oh and don't forget the garlic butter you brushed over the base. Yes, that's right, garlic butter. I went there.

    Roasted butternut squash & pancetta pizza is a tasty change from traditional pizza. The toppings are the perfect combination of sweet and salty!

    So let's just recap, we've got garlic butter pizza base topped with yummy sweet little golden chunks of roasted butternut squash and fried pieces of pancetta then you pop it in the oven to cook the base so it gets all fluffy and delicious.

    Roasted butternut squash & pancetta pizza is a tasty change from traditional pizza. The toppings are the perfect combination of sweet and salty!

    Finally you top it with a big handful of rocket leaves, a sprinkling of finely grated parmesan, some chilli flakes and a drizzle of olive oil.

    And that, my friends, is a perfect roasted butternut squash & pancetta pizza. Enjoy!

    Roasted butternut squash & pancetta pizza is a tasty change from traditional pizza. The toppings are the perfect combination of sweet and salty!

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    If you’re anything like me then you’re always looking for ways to save money and avoid food waste so I want to make sure you’ve get plenty of ideas on how to use up any ingredients that are leftover from my recipes!

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    Roasted butternut squash & pancetta pizza is a tasty change from traditional pizza. The toppings are the perfect combination of sweet and salty!

    Roasted Butternut Squash & Pancetta Pizza

    Roasted butternut squash & pancetta pizza is a tasty change from traditional pizza. The toppings are the perfect combination of sweet and salty!
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 2 pizzas
    Calories: 1007kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 1 batch Skillet Pizza Dough see notes
    • Half Butternut Squash cut into chunks - about 350g
    • 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 tablespoon Salt Flakes
    • 2 sprigs Rosemary
    • 100 g Pancetta Cubes
    • 25 g Butter
    • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
    • pinch Chilli Flakes
    • 50 g Rocket
    • 50 g Parmesan finely grated
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 200°C. Peel and cut half a butternut squash into chunks.
    • Place butternut squash into a large mixing bowl with the olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper and mix with your hands until completely coated. Place in the oven on a parchment lined baking tray and roast for 30-40 mins or until it starts to caramelise (but remember it will cook more while the pizza is cooking).
    • In the meantime cook the pancetta in a skillet on a medium heat until browned, then set aside and turn the heat off. Melt the butter and stir in the crushed garlic cloves.
    • Roll out the dough into a circle then place into the skillet. shape around the edges of the skillet, forming a thicker crust with your hands. Use a pastry brush to spread half the garlic butter all over the dough.
    • Add half the pancetta, parmesan, chilli flakes and butternut squash then place on the hob over a high heat for 3-5 minutes to form a crust on the bottom of the pizza then put in the oven for about 18-20 mins or until golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven and top with half the rocket. Repeat with the second pizza.
    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Butternut Squash & Pancetta Pizza
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 1007 Calories from Fat 549
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 61g94%
    Saturated Fat 20g100%
    Cholesterol 76mg25%
    Sodium 1566mg65%
    Potassium 1534mg44%
    Carbohydrates 94g31%
    Fiber 9g36%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 27g54%
    Vitamin A 40965IU819%
    Vitamin C 83.4mg101%
    Calcium 521mg52%
    Iron 6.2mg34%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    We used this skillet pizza dough recipe.
    Nutrition information is per pizza.

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    1. Audrey says

      April 12, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      I bet you are right. Pancetta and sweet potatoes sound like a marvelous combination. The pizza looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Amy says

        April 19, 2017 at 8:01 pm

        Thank you Audrey!

        Reply
    2. Kristina @ Love & Zest says

      August 18, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      Now this is how you do pizza! This look amazing!

      Reply
    3. Rae says

      August 18, 2017 at 6:43 pm

      4 stars
      Butternut squash pizza?! Yes, please. If only I had arugula I'd make these for dinner tonight.

      Reply
    4. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

      August 18, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      That is a seriously glorious pizza! Pour a chilled glass of rose and invite me over!

      Reply
    5. Roxana says

      August 18, 2017 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      Roasted butternut squash topping sounds good. Something unique.

      Reply

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