Our Best Butternut Squash Recipes

Butternut pulls double duty in this quick weeknight pasta -- caramelized shredded squash goes into the sauce, and roasted squash cubes are tossed in before serving.

Seeking a more unique Thanksgiving pie? Use butternut squash instead of pumpkin for the filling! It's roasted, spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla, and amped up with evaporated milk before being surrounded by a fancy fishtail-braided crust.

A fiery, aromatic dressing with shallots, lime juice, Thai chiles, and ginger balances out the sweetness of steamed butternut squash perfectly.

Kale is sandwiched between layers of butternut squash, then topped with cream, Parmesan, sage, and panko in this luxe gratin.

Canned goods including coconut milk and red curry paste transform butternut squash, carrots, and peppers into a hearty, flavor-packed stew. Serve with rice, grape tomatoes, and basil the first night, then turn the leftovers into a sensational potpie using store-bought puff pastry.

Not your usual hash skillet, this one is filled with festive fall vegetables forming a nest for sunny baked eggs.

No need to commit to the whole bowl! Serve these little bacon-garnished shots of smooth butternut squash soup to whet guests’ appetites at your next soiree.

Sweet butternut squash along with hearty brussels sprouts star in this delicious take on the popular quinoa bowl.

This fresh twist on a classic meat-and-potatoes dinner will brighten up your weeknight menu.

Carrots are no surprise in a winter salad, but paper-thin shavings of uncooked butternut squash are a revelation: They have a very gentle garden sweetness and a crisp texture.

The flavor of pears is wonderful with earthy squash. Another great combo: This soup plus a grilled cheese sandwich make a cozy, comforting lunch.

This simple and healthy side dish needs only five ingredients, all of which you probably already have in your kitchen.

Chili powder, lime juice, honey, and cilantro add an unexpected zing to roasted squash in this memorable fall salad.

This North African-inspired chickpea and butternut squash stew gets incredible flavor from homemade harissa.

Not your everyday side salad, this one marries raw kale with roasted butternut squash and shallots, toasted hazelnuts, and aged goat cheese shavings. The dressing is simple: just lemon juice and flaxseed oil.

Combined with grated apple and steamed squash, hazelnut flour, which is rich in healthy fats, ensures a perfectly moist texture in these autumnal treats.