PARMESAN-ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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The best qualities of a gratin shine in this incredibly simple side dish: Pieces of sweet butternut squash and a flurry of salty Parmigiano-Reggiano meld with cream to form a warm, cohesive whole.

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Gourmet     Thanksgiving     Fall     Dinner     Side     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Butternut Squash     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Milk/Cream

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2½ pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
¾ cup heavy cream
3 sage leaves
⅔ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
  • Toss squash with cream, sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Bake, covered, 30 minutes.
  • Stir in half of cheese and sprinkle remainder on top. Roast, uncovered, until squash is tender and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving (cream will thicken).
  • Cooks note: Butternut squash can be cut 1 day ahead and chilled in sealable bags. If you're making this entire menu, squash can be roasted at same time as mushroom and farro pie. Use upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position halfway through.

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