32 delicious butternut squash recipes
From soups, risottos and pasta dishes, these are our favourite butternut squash recipes.
Butternut squash is one of our favourite seasonal vegetables and they're so versatile in the kitchen. You can find them in peak season from late summer and autumn, and are great in recipes such as gratins, soups, risotto and pasta dishes - just to name a few!
We know how tricky (and time consuming) they can be to prepare, so we've created our handy how-to guide on how to cut and cook with a butternut squash. Our top tip is to ensure your knife is really sharp as this will make cutting through the firm skin and flesh much easier.
One of our favourite is a one-pan, butternut squash, bacon and sage pasta dish which can be on the table in just half an hour - it's a mid-week revelation.
Plus, if you're looking for a delicious side for a roast dinner, or are preparing a vegetarian feast then we can't recommend our hasselback squash enough. All the lovely hasselback layers mean more surface area for the squash to crisp up and it's a real joy to eat!
Turkey & squash Sri Lankan-inspired curry
This light and flavourful curry is a brilliant use of leftover turkey.
Roasted squash and red chicory tart with salsa verde
Vegan lentil and butternut tagine
The preserved lemons and tomatoes give this hearty tagine a tangy, sweet-sour flavour. The courgette will look like a lot when you grate it, but it softens and wilts down quickly in the hot stock while the couscous is soaking.
Saffron honey prawns with butternut ribbon salad
Light and nutritious, this colourful starter is a delight and just oozes class.
Roast butternut, bacon and sage pasta bake
Creamy and comforting, this pasta bake is a hug in a bowl. Mashing butternut squash into the cheesy sauce balances the richness, and its sweetness goes wonderfully with earthy sage.
Vegan butternut squash risotto
Swap the fresh sage for 1/2tbsp dried, if you prefer. Check your breadcrumbs are vegan, if needed.
Recipe: Vegan butternut squash risotto
Butternut butter curry
We’ve made this creamy tomato-based curry vegan by roasting spiced butternut squash for a hearty filling, and blended cashews in place of cream and butter. For best results, you will need a high-speed blender to break down the cashews, but you can use a food processor for a slightly more textured finish.
Recipe: Butternut butter curry
Harissa butternut wedges with parsley dressing
For an even speedier recipe, mix a bought fresh pesto into the wedges, rather than the parsley dressing.
Gnocchi with butternut squash and sage sauce
If you've never made these little dumplings before and you’ve plenty of time, why not have a go? Yes, your hands will get sticky, but that’s all part of the fun.
Butternut squash katsu curry
A tasty vegan twist on the ever-popular Japanese dish, featuring ‘escalopes’ of sweet butternut squash.
Recipe: Butternut squash katsu curry
Squash, sage & chestnut soup
This sophisticated soup makes an excellent dinner party starter with friends. Serve with crumbled goat's cheese on top - yum!
Recipe: Squash, sage & chestnut soup
One-pot squash, bacon and sage pasta
Once you’ve made a one-pan pasta, you’ll be hooked. If cooking for vegetarians, leave out the bacon and use a vegetarian hard cheese and stock.
Lamb curry with butternut squash and spinach
Using minced lamb makes this curry recipe quick to make. Choose any curry paste you like (increase the quantity if you want it spicy) and serve with rice or naan bread.
Slow cooker sausage and squash risotto
Forget spending an evening at the stove stirring risotto, just sit back and relax with this slow cooker recipe.
Baked chicken and butternut risotto
Risotto needn't be tricky and this chicken and butternut squash version cooks in the oven for a hands-off approach.
Spiced squash and chestnut filo tarts
These flavour-packed, Middle Eastern-inspired squash tarts are the perfect Vegetarian main.
Hasselback squash
For vegans, replace goats cheese with a substitute, we like Violife Feta Style Non-Dairy Cheese Alternative.
Recipe: Hasselback Squash
Cauliflower and butternut squash curry
This simple curry is a great meat-free meal and is really quick to make.
Recipe: Cauliflower and butternut squash
Squid, pepper and squash salad
This colourful, satisfying salad is packed with delicious goodies.
Recipe: Squid, pepper and squash salad
Chicken and squash gratin
Combining chicken and squash, this gratin dish is comfort food at its finest.
Recipe: Chicken and squash gratin
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