13 Winter Squash Recipes to Make Right Now
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Over the weekend, I trekked to Trader Joe’s with my four-year old, Tig. Upon arriving, we beelined it to the back corner sample table, which was lined with mini cups of pasta dressed in butternut squash sauce. Tig promptly devoured her portion, then looked up longingly at me. I scored her another.
Tig’s enthusiasm tempted me to buy a box of the frozen offering, but instead I bought a butternut squash and a bundle of sage. Upon returning home, I made one of my favorite recipes this time of year: pasta with butternut-sage sauce.
Every year after making this for the first time in many months, I am astounded by how quickly it comes together and how flavorful it is. In short: after briefly infusing olive oil or butter with fresh sage, you add chopped onion, cubed butternut squash and water. After a brief simmer or when the squash is tender, you purée it till it’s silky smooth. Then: toss it with pasta, thinning with pasta cooking water if necessary and shaving parmesan over top if you wish.
I love this one as much as my children, and I especially love its versatility. You can use the sauce, as noted, to dress any pasta you wish, but you also can stir it into risotto or use it as the sauce for a baked pasta (adding mozzarella and parmesan) or you can thin it with water or stock to make soup. The possibilities are endless.
Confession: I still have a counter full of tomatoes I must tend to ASAP, but I’m so happy winter squash season is here at last.
Here are 13 winter squash recipes to make right now.
Farro Risotto with Butternut Squash and Kale
Quinoa Bake with Roasted Butternut Squash and Onions
Butternut Squash and Cider Soup with Herbed Flatbread
Butternut Squash Lasagna (A Thanksgiving staple!)
Roasted Delicata Squash with Chilies, Lime, and Cilantro
Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Butter
Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce + Any Pasta You Like
Baked Penne with Butternut Squash Sauce
Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Butternut Squash Pizza with Crispy Sage
Baked Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Squash with Garlicky Chickpeas
Butternut Squash Pie: A Thanksgiving favorite.
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5 Comments on “13 Winter Squash Recipes to Make Right Now”
I can certainly use a bread making class! I am really looking forward to taking one from you! You are very knowledgeable and have a wonderful way about teaching and sharing your skills.
I would love to take your class. Bread making, which I find difficult, is always something I want to learn. Perhaps you can help me. Thanks for your invitation.
Looking forward to your bread making tips! thank you!
Hi Ali
Can I substitute pumpkin for butternut squash in these recipes?
Thanks
Karen
Hi Karen! I would imagine yes. Go for it!