This recipe and the photos were updated in September 2025.
This Butternut Squash & Sausage Pizza is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary pizza night into something unforgettable. The natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash pairs beautifully with the savory richness of sausage, creating a balance of flavors that feels both cozy and indulgent.
Add in a golden, crisp crust and a layer of gooey cheese, and you have a fall-inspired pizza that’s anything but ordinary. Once you take that first bite, it’s easy to see why this combination will quickly become your go-to seasonal obsession.
Helpful Tips
- Save time with prepped squash: Pick up packaged butternut squash that’s already peeled and chopped. It makes the recipe quicker and keeps the prep work simple.
- Use premade dough or crust: Store-bought pizza crusts or premade dough bake up beautifully and give you that fresh-from-the-oven flavor without the extra effort.
- Bake on a pizza stone: For the crispiest, golden crust, use a pizza stone. It helps the dough cook evenly and gives your pizza a pizzeria-style finish.
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Butternut Squash & Sausage Pizza
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
For the topping:
- 1 cup butternut squash chopped into small cubes
- 4 ounces Italian sausage
- 1/2 small white onion chopped
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 450° F.
For the dough:
- Using your hands, form the pizza dough into a round or oblong shape. Place it on a pizza stone.
For the sauce:
- Add the butter to a small saucepan and melt over medium heat.
- Once melted and sizzling, add the flour and whisk together. Allow to cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the milk, half the rosemary, and salt. Whisk rapidly to combine and avoid lumps.
- Remove from the heat and add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
For the topping:
- Add the sausage to a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned, breaking the pieces up into small bits with a spatula.
- Add the butternut squash and onion to the pan and stir to combine. Continue to cook over medium heat for an additional 7-8 minutes, until the squash is tender. Remove from heat.
To assemble the pizza:
- Spread as much of the sauce onto the dough as desired. Add the butternut squash and sausage topping and sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese and dried rosemary.
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Check the crust. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes, if necessary.
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Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.
That looks absolutely delicious, Laura. Dinner is solved for tonight
What a great flavor combination for cold weather!
Thanks!
The kids love having homemade pizza nights, and this recipe would be a great way to switch it up a little! Can’t wait to try it!
Hi Laura! When is the rosemary added?
On top of the cheese and then bake or after pizza is done baking?
Thank you
I add it when I add the cheese, before baking.
Excellent for using what I had on hand. I had some spinach and added it, I used Monterey Jack and it turned out great. Next time I will have all the ingredients on hand.
I don’t remember the first time I made this, but I have made it MANY times since that first time! So very delicious, , the whole family absolutely loves this. We have homemade pizza every Friday night amd this is one of our favorites!! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe
Thank you Jodi! We are so happy to hear that you love it. It is one of our favorites too!