EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE

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Spread the butternut squash puree on pizza dough for an unconventional sauce, or enrich it with a bit of butter and serve it as a side dish for chicken, pork, or lamb.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Butternut Squash Recipes

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise, peeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread squash in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden and tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Transfer squash to the bowl of a food processor; puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature until ready to use.

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