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up close roasted butternut squash with sage

Browned Butter Butternut Squash

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Easy to prep, this roasted butternut squash is finished with and earthy and herbal browned butter and sage sauce for a delicious side dish. Perfect for fall dinners, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds butternut squash peeled and halved
  • 2 tablespoon good olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Garnish:

  • Finely grated lemon zest

Instructions

  • Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Remove the seeds from the squash and cut it, crosswise, into ½-inch thick slices.
  • Place the slices in the middle of the sprayed sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Toss the squash together to cover with the oil and space the slices evenly in a single layer on the sheet pan.
  • Sprinkle the squash with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Roast the squash at 400°F, for 25-30 minutes, or until softened and bronzed.
  • While the squash roasts, melt the butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients (except the lemon zest) plus ¼ teaspoon kosher salt & pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes or butter just begins to darken. It will have a nutty aroma. Turn off the heat.
  • 1 minute before the squash is ready, gently reheat the butter/herb mixture.
  • Once the squash is cooked, transfer it to a serving platter. Spoon the butter mixture over the squash and sprinkle with lemon zest. Sprinkle with additional salt and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

From: Ina Garten’s Modern Comfort Food
  • Cut the squash slices at a similar thickness so that they cook through evenly.
  • Use fresh sage for the best flavor. If you don't like sage, you can use another herb like rosemary or thyme.
  • Roast the quash in a fully pre-heated oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 16260IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg