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Autumn Naan Pizzas

Deliciously Cozy Autumn Naan Pizzas for Quick Comfort Food

Discover the joy of Autumn Naan Pizzas—quick comfort food with creamy pumpkin puree, savory sausage, and caramelized shallots.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 pieces Naan breads Gluten-free naan or pizza dough can be substituted.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree Fresh purée can be used for a fresher flavor.
For the Toppings
  • 1 pound Ground sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken) Opt for plant-based sausage for vegetarian.
  • 2 pieces Caramelized shallots Onions can be substituted if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano Italian seasoning can be used as a variation.
  • 1 cup Fontina cheese Mozzarella or provolone can be swapped.
  • 1/2 cup Whole-milk ricotta cheese Cream cheese or mascarpone are alternatives.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh sage leaves Thyme or rosemary can replace sage.
For Drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil Neutral oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Hot honey Regular honey or chili oil can provide a different flavor.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Gather your ingredients to move quickly through the next steps.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté thinly sliced shallots for 4-5 minutes until soft and golden.
  3. Push shallots to the side and cook ground sausage in the skillet for 6-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
  4. Arranging naan breads on a baking sheet, spread creamy canned pumpkin puree over each naan and sprinkle with dried oregano.
  5. Distribute cooked sausage and caramelized shallots over the naan, sprinkle with shredded Fontina cheese, and add dollops of ricotta.
  6. Garnish with fresh sage leaves and drizzle extra-virgin olive oil on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until cheese is bubbling, golden brown, and naan edges are crispy.
  8. Drizzle hot honey over each pizza before serving and allow to cool slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pizzaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These Autumn Naan Pizzas are perfect for busy weeknights, and leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.

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