Admittedly, butternut squash is not my favorite. I'd simply opt for pumpkin, kabocha, pattypan, acorn or other seasonal gourds over butternut, truthfully. However, I know that this is not the case ...

1 butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise, ... over medium-low heat until the vegetables are transparent. When the squash is cool enough to handle, scoop squash and discard peel.

Fall’s star squash shines in an adaptable pasta with kale and brown butter, roasted with an onion gravy or puréed into a soft velvety soup. By Mia Leimkuhler Ali Slagle’s pasta with butternut ...