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From brownies and traybakes to curries and roasts, these butternut squash recipes will definitely impress.
Garlic and chilli roasted squash creates a velvety pasta sauce that's perfect served with Finest gigli pasta – gigli being sweet little cones of pasta with ruffled edges. A simple, yet special meal that gives real restaurant vibes!
Carl's daughter has an announcement – she doesn't want to eat animals anymore. But with a little help from Tesco's plant-based ranges, they can still enjoy his famous sausage casserole with a simple swap - perfect for Veganuary too.
Jamie says: "Get picnic-ready with my meat-free sausage rolls that everyone will love. I’ve cut down on the oven time by softening the squash in the microwave: quicker and more energy-efficient".
Jamie says: "Celebrating seasonal squash and end-of-the-summer peppers, this vibrant bowlful is a treat to eat come rain or shine. Topped with noodles, crunchy garnishes and a squeeze of lime, this tasty dish packs a proper punch."
The last decade has been about less waste and more taste. This ramen recipe – where the whole butternut squash is used (skin and seeds included) – is a clever way to be more sustainable and add a little extra goodness.
Health by stealth? We are all over it, recreating family favourites with a little extra goodness. The sauce for this chicken katsu curry is packed full of veg!
With slices of griddled butternut squash and lentils, this lightened-up lasagne recipe is perfect for when you’re craving Italian, but want something a little less indulgent. With a creamy bechamel sauce and fresh basil, this butternut squash lasagne will hit the spot.
Use your air-fryer to make this vibrant veggie toad-in-the-hole. We love this served with mash and onion gravy, then use any leftover roasted veg to make some super-tasty nachos for tomorrow's dinner.
Butch Salads' gratin recipe uses seasonal British veg, which is really important to them. They call this dish pure comfort food, yet it's super simple to make.
This gorgeous vegetarian bake makes for a delicious Christmas dinner alternative. Loaded with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, chestnuts, and plenty of mixed nuts, this classic nut roast is crammed with flavour and perfect for sharing
Spicy and nutty, this vegetable satay is packed full of flavour. Simply bung all the ingredients in and let the slow-cooker do all the work.
Jamie says: "Roasting the squash brings out its nutty sweetness – you’ll love the flavour combinations in this creamy risotto."
Jamie says: "I’ve revved-up mashed potato with butternut squash, but you could by all means add leeks, sweet peas, broccoli, spinach or celeriac, and your choice of herb. This makes a great topping for a leftover turkey or fish pie."
Jamie says: "Bold, bright and fun, this salad is truly exciting – the caramelised roasted squash is off-the-chart, you've got broccoli that gets beautifully charred, amazing croutons, and a tasty dressing to tie it all together.
Jamie says: "This substantial soup makes a brilliant weekday lunch, but could totally hold its own as a main meal. It freezes well, so make a batch, portion up and stash in the freezer."
Jamie says: "Now’s the time to get ourselves kitchen-ready for a season of festive cheer. I’m heroing beautiful seasonal veg in my joyful mains – which can all be made ahead, freeing you up to enjoy the big day"
Jamie says: "A delightful meat-free main full of festive favours. The fruity, nutty lentil stuffing is seriously good with the sweet squash and the tang of Stilton"
Try this simple recipe that uses up those odds and ends that might otherwise go in the bin
Jamie says: "This is the time of year when you want a satisfying pasta dish on the table in no time at all. With tender, sweet squash, punchy sage and a creamy, cheesy sauce, this’ll warm you up in no time."
A limp assembly of lettuce and tomatoes simply won't cut it after you've tried this warm bulgar wheat, roast squash and ricotta salad. There's a fair amount of effort involved in de-seeding, peeling and cubing the butternut squash but those caramelised chunks are more than worth it.
This cheap and cheerful recipe for butternut squash and lentil soup will warm your cockles on cold winter days. It couldn't be easier too. Simply soften the onions then simmer all the ingredients together until soft. Finally, just blitz, add creme fraiche and season to taste.
The combination of squash and goat's cheese in this fusilli pasta recipe is a stroke of genius. The soft, creaminess of the goat's cheese coats each sweet and tender morsel of sautéed squash; a splash lemon juice arrives on the finish to tie it all together.
This lovely North African/Middle-Eastern inspired chicken, butternut squash and spinach stew makes the best of all three ingredients. Making the couscous with the apricots and raisins really elevates it up a notch.
Looking for a new take on tradition? This contemporary pumpkin and sage bake packs plenty of festive wow!
Made with a spicy red Thai curry paste, this tasty Thai red curry features sweet butternut squash, cherry tomatoes and earthy mushrooms.
Salads aren't just for summer. This dish is bursting with flavour and is a lovely option for an autumnal lunch. Roasted butternut squash's sweet, nutty taste is great when matched with lightly spicy chorizo. The mustardy, vinegary dressing is a treat, too.
Looking for a fresh way to cook butternut squash? Try this twist on the rogan josh for a tasty chicken curry that cooks in no time. The hearty squash bulks up the dish so freeze any leftover portions for up to three months.
A wonderful way to spice up your roast chicken. Use a little bit of garam masala to marinate the chicken and move away from roast potatoes with squash roasted with zingy ginger and rich cumin. Homemade mint and lime raita makes a lovely side.
Nothing says autumn like this warming soup, where butternut squash is roasted with rosemary and garlic until soft and sweet, then blended and simmered with chestnuts. Serve with a sprinkling of ground dried wild mushrooms for extra depth of flavour.
For successful results, pastry ingredient quantities need to be exact, so measure carefully
Making homemade chutney is a brilliant Christmas present idea and so much easier than you might think. This butternut squash chutney is enhanced by strong flavours such as raisins, ras el hanout, chilli flakes and orange.
Give risotto an autumnal twist by adding sweet butternut squash and fragrant sage. For this creamy Italian staple, the butternut is stirred in moments before serving, along with some chunks of tangy goat's cheese.
A delicious bake using fresh seasonal vegetables, perfect for vegetarians