Pumpkin Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Spinach gives a delicious fall flare to pizza night. The pumpkin twist comes from creamy, cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce that's used instead of the red kind.
It's the sauce I shared last week served over noodles...the same sauce I made batches and batches of so I could tell you with complete certainty that it was perfect. Luckily it freezes.
This combination is a bit adventurous for traditional pizza lovers. But, you'll be glad you tried it. Next, you'll be inspired to check out Butternut Squash Pizza too. It also uses caramelized onions and is equally delicious. 🙂
Tips to Make THE BEST Pumpkin Pizza
When you hear "Pumpkin Pizza" you might think of a crust infused with pumpkin or chunks of pumpkin as a pizza topping.
That's not what's happening here!
My youngest dd came up with the idea to use it on pizza and it was SUCH A GOOD ONE! We played with toppings until we came up with a delicious combination that perfectly complements the pumpkin sauce...caramelized onions and spinach.
Follow these tips for the best pumpkin pizza ever:
- Use flat bread for the base to keep the calorie count down. Plus, it will cook very quickly.
- Caramelize the onions. It's totally worth it!
- Plan ahead method - Make a big batch of Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions and defrost a portion for use in this recipe. It will become a 30 minute meal!
- Just in time method - Use a mandolin (or knife) to thinly slice onions and cook them on the stove-top. This method will take about 30 minutes.
- Julienne the spinach so it's thin and pretty.
How to do it: Stack 5-6 spinach leaves on top of each other, roll them and then cut them into thin slivers with a knife or kitchen shears.
- Use our secret sauce - Pumpkin Pizza Sauce! It will subtly add the flavor you are looking for.
Variations for Pumpkin Pizza
Other toppings or variations to try:
- Flavor with sage instead of spinach - I so wanted to love crispy, fried sage on pumpkin pizza and I did give it a try. I wasn't a big fan. But if you think you are and want to try this popular pairing, check out this video on how to fry sage leaves.
- Apple slices or cubes
- Mushrooms
- Cheeses including Gruyere or Parmesan
- Sausage, ham, prosciutto
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
- Toasted pine nuts
Have a favorite topping that would work? Add it in the comments!
Use the same ingredient combination on a thin or thick pizza crust! You won't be disappointed.
Video: Pumpkin Pizza Crust with Caramelized Onions and Spinach
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Pumpkin Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 yellow onions sliced thin (about 2 cups)
- 4 slices flat bread
- 2 cups Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
- 2 handfuls of baby spinach leaves stacked, rolled and cut into slivers
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium-low heat.
- Add olive oil and onions to pan and stir to coat.
- To caramelize onions, cook onions over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes. Check and turn onions every 5-10 minutes until the onions are brown, but not burnt.
- Prepare flat bread according to instructions. (I pre-baked mine for 2 minutes in a 375 F oven.)
- Spread about 1/2 cup of Pumpkin Pasta Sauce over each slice of flat bread.
- Layer 1/4 of the onions, spinach and mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Return flat bread to the oven and cook for 4-5 minutes more or until cheese has melted.
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Carmolized onions..... Pumpkin - Aw man, don't even get me started... Oh wait, you did! lol!
Heather // girlichef
I want a fall party in my mouth! I love this idea...I was just tossing around something similar with pumpkin in a pasta sauce. And I would definitely have to throw on the fried sage leaves, as I look forward to them every fall.
Cassie @ Almost Getting It Together
Oh my gosh I want this right now... I guess I'll have to make the pumpkin pasta sauce so I can make this soon!!
Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire
What a flavor combination! I love the idea of a pumpkin pizza so so much. I am definitely going to try this. Those caramelized onions look like they just make the pizza, here. Oh man, I am so hungry right now!
Linda @ Veganosity
I'm all about pumpkin right now, and this sounds delicious! Can't wait to veganize it!!
christine
This is such an amazing idea. I made a different pumpkin yogurt sauce last week and I think I could use up my saved sauce on a pizza like this. Awesome, thanks!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens
Love pumpkin! I imagine the sweetness of the pumpkin would go really well with all the other savoury ingredients. At first I thought your post title was pumpkin pizza, caramelized onions on cornbread... don't know why I thought that, but if you ever need further inspiration, I think you should try this with cornbread!
Liz - Meal Makeover Mom
Such a clever recipe. Love it ... and am pinning now!!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
I love pumpkin on pasta, but I never considered using it on pizza. This recipe is so creative!
Amy @Very Culinary
Caramelized onions are a weakness for me! And using pumpkin as a pizza sauce is so smart - love this!
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This totally blows me away! Pumpkin pizza...just wow.
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds
This is awesome!! What a fabulous recipe, thank for sharing!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
Smart little kitchen helpers you have!! Love this idea and that pumpkin sauce looks incredible. I really wish I had this right now! Thanks for sharing
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
What a fantastic idea! I love pumpkin pasta sauce so I'd be ask over this!
Melanie
I'm a pumpin fanatic. So I'm all over this! Thanks!
Arman @ thebigmansworld
I LOVE pumpkin on a pizza and with caramlised onions? Genius. Pinning and will make!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen
That looks amazing! I've never had pumpkin in my pizza.
Angela {Mind Over Batter}
I want a fall party in my mouth!! Caramelized onions, spinach AND pumpkin?! You guys invented a winner! Genius!
kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox
Amazing!!! Fall pizza perfection!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner
What a great Fall twist to the pizza! I also love the idea of using flatbread instead of making pizza dough because it's such a time saver. 🙂
Taryn
Pumpkin pizza! This is my love language. lol. Great recipe!
Stephanie Miller
What a perfect Fall pizza night idea!! And I loved the tip for cutting the spinach into juliene strips!! Thanks!
Deb
I have made this flatbread twice. I added more nutmeg to the pumpkin sauce and used goat cheese in the second round. Awesome changes! Definitely would recommend making this.
Marjory
Love your changes! Thanks for sharing!