Dinner Ideas with Butternut Squash
Half a butternut squash is the ideal two-person portion — buttery, slightly sweet, and transformative when roasted. It anchors warming fall dinners and pairs particularly well with sage, nutmeg, and goat cheese.
6
Recipes
35 min
Avg Prep
Fall
Season
Medium
Versatility
Recipe Ideas
Butternut Squash Soup with Sage Cream
Blended roasted butternut squash soup with nutmeg and a sage-infused cream swirl.
Butternut Squash Risotto
Arborio rice slow-cooked with roasted squash puree, parmesan, and a drizzle of brown butter.
Roasted Squash and Goat Cheese Pasta
Caramelised squash cubes tossed with rigatoni, walnuts, arugula, and crumbled goat cheese.
Moroccan Butternut Squash Stew
Squash and chickpeas in a ras el hanout-spiced tomato sauce with dried apricots and almonds.
Stuffed Butternut Squash Boats
Squash halves roasted and filled with wild rice, cranberries, pecans, and herbs.
Squash and Lentil Red Curry
Butternut squash and red lentils in a coconut milk red curry with Thai basil and jasmine rice.
Perfect Pairings
Sage, Kale, Chickpea, Lentil
Storage Tips
- -Whole butternut squash keeps for 1-3 months in a cool, dark place — one of the longest-lived produce items.
- -Halve and store cut squash tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- -Cube and freeze roasted squash in portions for quick weeknight soup or pasta additions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I peel butternut squash without injuring myself?+
Microwave the whole squash for 2 minutes first to slightly soften the skin, then peel with a Y-peeler. Alternatively, roast unpeeled halves face-down and scoop out the cooked flesh — no peeling at all.
How much butternut squash is a two-person serving?+
About 1 pound of peeled, cubed squash (half a medium butternut) is a generous two-person serving in soups and pasta. For stuffed boats, use one small squash (about 1.5 lbs) and halve it.
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