Savory Squash

I love squash. That said, I try as many variations as I can to convince the rest of my family to join me in my praise for it...This one, I hope, just might do the trick. It's baking away as I type. The smell of the garlic is making me VERY hungry! But my love for garlic will be discusses another day, another recipe.

I got the basic idea for this from allrecipes.com and made a few adjustments.

Of course, all seasonings in this to your taste, but here's what I threw together:

1 1/2 TBsp Basil
1 TBsp Oregano
2 -3 T Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1 - 2 tsp Pepper (to your taste)
2 garlic cloves

2 good sized Butternut Squash, peeled and cut into 1" cubes

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

In large bowl, combine the spices and oil. Toss with squash to coat.

Transfer to shallow, ungreased baking dish. Bake uncovered at 375º for 50 - 55 minutes or until squash is just tender. Stir occasionally for even baking.

Remove from oven and sprinkle parmesan cheese over top - mix if desired.

To peel and cut squash, I poked a few holes in them and put each in microwave for a few minutes. The first one I had in for 5 minutes...too long I think. The second, I put in for 3 and it was just as easy to peel.

I also had 2 small garlic cloves and added a shy TBsp of minced...hence the strong smell wafting through the house...yummm!

The verdict: garlic yes! but basil/oregano = too much . Will try again tho with milder spices - parsley maybe as the original recipe called for. Also, squash was a little too done and after 30 minute transport, we put in to broil for about 5 minutes which added nice firmness to it.