Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 8 ounces mild or spicy ground sausage (turkey or chicken)
- 4 Naan breads
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- A few pinches dried oregano
- 4 to 5 ounces grated Fontina cheese
- 2/3 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. fresh sage leaves
- A drizzle of hot honey for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and sauté: Preheat your oven to 425ºF. In a skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the thinly sliced shallots and cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Crumble the ground sausage into the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, approximately 6 to 7 minutes.
- Prepare the naan bases: Arrange the naan breads evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spoon the pumpkin puree evenly over each naan, spreading it to cover the surface. Sprinkle a few pinches of dried oregano on top for flavor.
- Add cheeses and sausage mixture: Evenly distribute the grated Fontina cheese over the pumpkin-covered naan breads. Then add the cooked sausage and shallot mixture on top. Spoon small dollops of whole-milk ricotta cheese across each naan to add creamy pockets of flavor.
- Prepare sage and bake: Place the fresh sage leaves in a small bowl and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Rub the oil into the leaves gently to coat them. Scatter these sage leaves over each prepared naan pizza. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the pizzas turn golden, the edges are crisp, and the cheeses have melted beautifully.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven and immediately drizzle each with a bit of hot honey for a sweet and spicy finish. Finish with a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper and serve hot for a delightful autumn-inspired meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- If you prefer, swap Fontina cheese with mozzarella or provolone for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your preferred spice and sweetness level.
- Fresh sage can be omitted or replaced with fresh thyme or rosemary if unavailable.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the sausage and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach instead.
- The pizzas can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving, keeping naan refrigerated in the meantime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
