Best Savory Butternut Squash Crostata Recipes

SAVORY CROSTATA

Savory Crostata image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped
1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed, trimmed to fit a 10-inch pan
1/4 cup baby arugula
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
5 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat an oven-proof 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and onions and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are a dark golden-brown, about 15 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir in the balsamic and sprinkle the oregano over the top. Turn off the heat and spread the onions evenly over the bottom of the pan, using a rubber spatula.
Place the ricotta in a small bowl. Season with 1/8 teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper. Dollop the ricotta over the onions in 8 to 10 places. Using a fork, prick the puff pasty a few times evenly. Place the puff pastry over the top of the filling, pressing down gently to make sure the dough is touching the ricotta and onions.
Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover with a plate slightly larger than the skillet. Invert the crostata onto the plate, replacing any onions that may have stuck to the pan. Set aside to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dress the arugula with the lemon juice. Sprinkle the arugula over the cooled crostata and nestle the tomatoes into the onions. Slice into wedges or squares and serve.

SAVORY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Savory Roasted Butternut Squash image

This is a very simple side dish of butternut squash flavored with thyme that can go with anything! You can also think of it as a great substitute for a starch. It only takes a little bit of flavorful cheese to bring out the flavor of the squash!

Provided by kris

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
½ cup shredded Romano cheese (such as Locatelli®)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Mix butternut squash, olive oil, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl until evenly coated. Spread mixture in a large baking dish in an even layer; cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove foil and stir in half the Romano cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Return to oven, uncovered, and continue to bake until tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH FONTINA CHEESE CROSTINI

Butternut Squash Soup with Fontina Cheese Crostini image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories appetizer

Time 52m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 7 to 8 cups)
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 baguette, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1 cup (2 ounces) grated fontina cheese
Kosher salt

Steps:

In an 8-quart stockpot, add the butter and oil and melt together over medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the squash and the chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the sage. Continue to boil until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep the soup warm over low heat.
For the crostini: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sage. Sprinkle the cheese on top and season with salt, to taste. Bake until the cheese has melted and the bread is light golden, about 6 to 8 minutes.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the cheese crostini.
Cook's Note: The cooked vegetable mixture can also be pureed (after cooling for about 5 minutes) by ladling, in batches, into a food processor or blender and blended until smooth.