Butternut squash, with its sweet and nutty flavor, is a versatile vegetable that can be roasted, steamed, or mashed. When roasted, the squash caramelizes and becomes even sweeter, making it a perfect addition to fall and winter dishes. In this article, we will explore a delicious recipe for butternut squash roasted with thyme and Parmesan cheese. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The squash is roasted until tender and then tossed with fresh thyme and grated Parmesan cheese. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA
Good veggie dish.
Provided by Melissa Ulmer
Categories Vegetarian Pasta Main Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and saute until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Fold in cream and spinach; bring to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Add ziti and toss until evenly coated. Cook until sauce has thickened, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Divide between 8 bowls. Top with walnuts and more Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 63.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
THYME BUTTERNUT SQUASH
This comforting and savory side is spiced with a pleasant combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and mace.-Eleanor Davis, Sun Lakes, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h50m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 13x9-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until squash is tender. Cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Remove squash from shell and add to bowl; mash until smooth. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PARMESAN CHEESE GRATIN
A delicious gratin dish that can be eaten as a main course for vegetarians or works very well as a tasty vegetable accompaniment. This simple gratin can be prepared beforehand and kept covered in the fridge - just remember to take it out for 30 minutes before baking it. The crumbly cheese topping contains pecans, however walnuts can be substituted if pecans aren't available.
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the peeled and seeded butternut squash into 1" cubes or chunks and place them in to a well buttered gratin dish. Season the butternut squash generously with black pepper and a little salt.
- Mix the grated parmesan cheese with the fresh bread crumbs, nuts and chopped thyme and then sprinkle over the top of the butternut squash.
- Dot the butter all over the cheese and nut topping.
- Bake it in a pre-heated oven, 200C/400F/Gas 6, for about 35 to 45 minutes, until the butternut squash is soft and the topping is golden brown.
- Serves 2 as a main course and 4 as a vegetable accompaniment.
- Serve piping hot with crusty bread and salad, if serving as a main course.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 963.7, Fat 61.7, SaturatedFat 26.6, Cholesterol 110.9, Sodium 1297.2, Carbohydrate 80.5, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 13.4, Protein 33.2
PARMESAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Butternut squash sprinkled with Parmesan and bread crumbs makes a superb side dish we love to share. Using the microwave cuts down on long roasting time. -Jackie O'Callaghan, West Lafayette, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place squash and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high 15-17 minutes or until tender; drain., Preheat broiler. Transfer squash to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss bread crumbs with cheese, salt and pepper; sprinkle over squash. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA WITH BACON AND PARMESAN
In this cozy weeknight meal, roasted butternut squash and Parmesan are combined for a dish that's flavorful but not too heavy. A bit of thick-cut bacon adds crunch and smokiness. If you don't have thick-cut on hand, you can certainly use thin-cut, but keep an eye on it, as it will cook through faster. Be prepared to pluck it from the oven once crisp and allow the vegetables to finish cooking at their own pace. A handful of chopped fresh herbs added just before serving gives this comforting dish a bit of brightness.
Provided by Yossy Arefi
Categories pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 375 degrees.
- Add the butternut squash to a large baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the top and season with red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Toss to combine, then spread the squash into an even layer and bake for 15 minutes.
- While the butternut squash bakes, in a small bowl, toss the red onion with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- After the squash has cooked for 15 minutes, give it a stir and push it to one side of the baking sheet to make room for the onion and bacon, trying to keep the squash in one layer. Add the red onion to the pan, then lay the strips of bacon in a single layer next to the onion.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven for another 30 minutes and cook, stirring the squash and onion after about 15 minute. The bacon should be crisp and the vegetables cooked through and beginning to caramelize at the edges. (They don't have to be super golden brown, but a little color is nice.)
- Just before the vegetables and bacon are done, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot to keep warm if necessary.
- When the vegetables are tender and the bacon crispy, take the baking sheet out of the oven and carefully transfer the bacon to a cutting board. Coarsely chop the bacon.
- Add the butternut squash, onions and any bacon fat to the pot with the pasta. Add about 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1/2 cup pasta water to the pot and stir everything until well combined. You want the squash to break down a bit and coat the pasta; add more pasta water as necessary to coat the pasta with the squash and cheese.
- Stir in half the chopped bacon, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the pasta among bowls or plates. Top with chives, parsley, black pepper and the remaining Parmesan and bacon. Serve immediately.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PARMESAN DIP
Make and share this Butternut Squash and Parmesan Dip recipe from Food.com.
Provided by h.orlando
Categories Pumpkin
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rub each half of the squash, inside and out, with a teaspoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place upside-down on a foil-lined baking sheet, with one sprig of thyme tucked into the cavity of each half. Roast for about 45 minutes, until a fork poked into the non-hollow end of the squash slides in easily. Remove and let cool just slightly.
- Scoop out the flesh of the squash halves and add to the bowl of a food processor (you can also mash by hand with a potato masher or fork, it will just be a bit chunkier). Add 3/4 cup of the cheese, the leaves from the remaining thyme sprig, nutmeg, and salt. Pulse until blended, then pour in the milk or half and half while the machine is running.
- Transfer mixture to a small gratin dish (about 8 inches long) or a shallow pie plate. Sprinkle on the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and return to the oven for about 20 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn on the broiler so that the top of the dip gets brown. Serve with crackers, toast, or pita chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 460.6, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 8.6
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AU GRATIN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, garlic, all purpose flour, milk, Campbell's® Cream of Chicken Soup, onion powder, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh thyme leaf, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded gruyère cheese, grated parmesan cheese, butternut squash, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded gruyère cheese, seasoned bread crumbs, fresh thyme leaf
Provided by Campbell's
Categories Dinner
Yield 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the flour and stir for 1 minute more, or until the flour turns light golden brown in color. Slowly pour the milk, stirring constantly, and cook, still stirring, until the mixture thickens slightly, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Campbell's® Cream of Chicken Soup and stir to combine. Add the onion powder; salt; pepper; thyme; and the cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses. Stir for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Arrange ⅓ of the butternut squash slices on the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Spread ⅓ of the sauce on top of the squash. Repeat with the remaining squash and sauce to make 2 more layers.
- Bake the gratin for 35 minutes, until the butternut squash is tender.
- Remove the gratin from the oven and turn the broiler on high.
- Sprinkle the cheddar and Gruyère cheeses over the gratin in an even layer. Top with the bread crumbs and thyme.
- Return the gratin to the oven and broil until the cheese is melted and the bread crumbs are toasted, 1-3 minutes. Keep a close eye on the dish to prevent burning.
- Allow the gratin to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 4 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE
This savory side dish or vegetarian main dish is made with butternut squash and accented with fresh thyme and blue cheese.
Provided by Too Hot Tamale
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Toss the squash, onion, olive oil, 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, thyme, and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a large baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the squash.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 560.3 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right butternut squash. Look for a squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash that has soft spots or bruises.
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Use a sharp knife to cut the squash in half from top to bottom. Then, scoop out the seeds and pulp from the center of the squash.
- Roast the squash until tender. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the squash halves with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add the thyme and Parmesan cheese. Once the squash is roasted, sprinkle it with fresh thyme and grated Parmesan cheese. Return the squash to the oven and bake for 5-10 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately. Butternut squash with thyme and Parmesan cheese is a delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is also a great addition to salads and soups.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash with thyme and Parmesan cheese is an easy and delicious side dish that is perfect for fall. The roasted squash is sweet and tender, while the thyme and Parmesan cheese add a savory and nutty flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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