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Butternut Squash and Pasta

Butternut Squash Pasta — Photo: Diana Rattray

Browned butter and sage flavor this simple butternut squash and pasta dish. This is a delicious way to enjoy butternut squash. Or use another variety of winter squash, such as acorn, Hubbard, or buttercup. It's delicious just the way it is, but feel free to add some cooked navy or great northern beans or baby lima beans for extra protein.

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Butternut Squash Pie

Cinnamon and brown sugar flavor this fantastic butternut squash pie, and it's a tasty alternative to pumpkin pie. Add this butternut squash pie to your holiday dinner menu.

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Butternut squash plays a starring role in this light and flavorful lasagna recipe. It is roasted along with some sage, and then mashed and layered with bechamel sauce, lasagna noodles, and a ricotta-cheese-egg mixture. Once topped with grated Pecorino it is baked until golden and bubbling.

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash

Although quite simple, this recipe allows the butternut squash to really shine while the Instant Pot makes for a really quick cooking time. The tender cubes of squash are finished off with a sprinkling of sliced almonds, cinnamon, and sugar.

Butternut Squash Noodles

Spiralized, butternut squash makes for tender, flavorful noodles. This recipe drapes it in a creamy, savory garlic and sage sauce for a tasty side dish. Top with grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a main.

Butternut Squash Cornbread

Butternut squash cornbread has plenty of flavor and moisture and is a unique spin on the classic buttermilk cornbread. If you like a less sweet cornbread, reduce or omit the sugar. Replace the butternut squash with pumpkin, if desired.

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