Roasted Pumpkin Sage White Pizza with Pilsner

White pizza skips tomato sauce for a creamy base that thrives in American fall kitchens. This one crowns ricotta and mozzarella with pumpkin and crisp fried sage, then pairs the slice with a cold pilsner.

Serves 4 · 20 min prep · 15 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 520 cal
• 22g protein
• 48g carbs
• 26g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 lb store-bought pizza dough
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 12 leaves fresh sage leaves
• 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
• 8 oz shredded low-moisture mozzarella
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp cornmeal
• 4 bottles pilsner beer, chilled

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the middle rack for at least 30 minutes so it is screaming hot.
2. 2On a lightly floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch round, leaving a slightly thicker rim; transfer it to a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel or parchment.
3. 3In a small skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and fry the sage leaves until they turn dark green and crisp, about 45 seconds; transfer leaves to a paper towel and keep the infused oil.
4. 4Mince the garlic and stir it into the pumpkin puree along with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth and spreadable.
5. 5Brush the stretched dough lightly with the sage-infused oil, then spread the seasoned pumpkin mixture evenly, stopping short of the rim.
6. 6Dollop ricotta in spoonfuls across the surface, scatter mozzarella and Parmesan, and tuck the fried sage leaves on top so they stay visible.
7. 7Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake until the crust is deeply golden and cheese is bubbling with browned spots, 11 to 14 minutes.
8. 8Remove the pizza, let it rest 2 minutes so the cheese sets, then slice into eight wedges.
9. 9Pour ice-cold pilsner into chilled glasses; the crisp, hoppy finish cuts the creamy pumpkin and sage richness perfectly.
10. 10Serve each slice immediately with a glass of pilsner on the side for the full pairing experience.