Pumpkin pizza with caramelized onions, gorgonzola and crispy fried sage leaves
4 servings
45 minutes
This exquisite European pizza is a true culinary masterpiece. The warm, sweet flavor of roasted pumpkin harmoniously combines with caramelized onions, creating a rich and dense texture. Gorgonzola adds spicy creamy notes, while crispy fried sage leaves give the dish an elegant herbal freshness. The pizza is perfect for autumn evenings when you want to warm up and enjoy rich, cozy aromas. It can be served as a standalone dish or as an original treat for guests who will appreciate the unusual flavor combination. This is not just pizza; it's a gastronomic journey that surprises and delights with every bite.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
In a bowl, mix 2 cups of peeled and diced pumpkin with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until soft for 30-40 minutes.
- Pumpkin: 400 g
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add thinly sliced onion and sauté for about 40 minutes until the onion starts to caramelize. Add finely chopped garlic and sauté for a few minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
4
Melt the remaining butter in a pan, add the sage leaves, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Sage leaves: to taste
5
Preheat the oven to 260 degrees.
6
Roll out the dough into a large circle and transfer it to the baking sheet.
7
Layer onions on the dough, then layer pumpkin, and sprinkle with grated mozzarella and crumbled gorgonzola. Bake for 5-10 minutes until done. Top with crispy sage leaves and serve.
- Onion: 1 head
- Pumpkin: 400 g
- Mozzarella cheese: 120 g
- Gorgonzola cheese: 30 g
- Sage leaves: to taste