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Parmesan Herb Roasted Delicata Squash
Guys, have you had delicata squash before? I am kind of in love. To be honest, aside from zucchini I don’t make squash all that often. Sure, I make butternut squash maybe once during the fall but not nearly enough. But not this year, this year I found delicata squash and it is my new favorite thing.
I’ll admit that one of the reasons I don’t cook a lot of squash is that it’s kind of a pain. Seriously, I tried to cut into a spaghetti squash a few weeks ago and had to try several different knives, several different times in order to get the dang thing open.
Delicata squash, on the other hand, is super easy. I sliced through one no problem. And then you don’t even have to worry about peeling it. You can eat the skin. See. Easy Peasy.
And gorgeous right?
I actually picked up my first delicata squash after Kellan mentioned that he wanted to try it. Not really knowing how to prepare it, I turned to my handy Flavor Bible again and came up with this lovely version. It is so simple, guys. Slice the delicata squash, combine some Italian seasoning with olive oil, salt and pepper, brush it over the squash and then roast it until it’s golden brown and tender. Finally, while the squash is still hot, sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan over the the top. The squash is sweet, the herbs add an earthy flavor and the Parmesan a salty nuttiness. It’s pretty much squash perfection.
With Halloween next week, it’s not too early to start thinking Thanksgiving dinner and this Parmesan Herb Roasted Delicata Squash should totally have a place.
Parmesan Herb Roasted Delicata Squash
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 2 1/2 - 3 pound delicata squash
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra virign olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut squash in half lengthwise, then crosswise and scoop out the seeds and insides. Discard.
- Cut squash into 1/2 inch slices.
- Combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper together in a bowl.
- Brush mixture over both sides of the squash.
- Roast squash in preheated oven for 15 minutes, turn and roast for another 15 or until browned and tender.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve.
Notes
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Diane K (foodieforpeace)
November 7, 2023 at 4:55 pmI made this tonight as written. The sweetness of the squash against the nuttiness of the cheese was delicious. We served this with eggplant parmesan. Thanks for the recipe!
Deseree
November 7, 2023 at 9:35 pmYou’re welcome, Diane! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Pilar
October 16, 2019 at 10:02 amHow to cut that spaghetti squash in half: Score around the squash where you want the halves to come apart. With heavy knife, stab skin about 6 times per size (and at least twice each side where you scored the squash). Microwave NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES. Haul it out. (You may want to let it cool a bit, or hold in damp tea towel.) Cut along the score line.
Bonnie
September 13, 2018 at 8:24 pmI tried this and loved it. I forgot to add the parmesan cheese at the end but it was delicious without it! I want to do it again! Thanks for the seasoning idea! Simple and very yummy!
Deseree
September 13, 2018 at 9:34 pmYou are welcome Bonnie! So happy you enjoyed it!
Colleen
March 9, 2018 at 4:30 pmBoth my husband and I gave this a thumbs down. It smelled great but the Italian seasoning with the squash did not really go together. Roasting delicata is definitely the way to go but would change the seasoning.
Deseree
March 10, 2018 at 4:43 pmSo sorry to hear you didn’t like it! Maybe if you roast it again you could simply omit the Italian seasoning :)
Krista
October 26, 2015 at 10:03 amI’ve never had delicata squash, need to try it asap! Love squash this time of year and that parmesan herb topping sounds delicious!
Michelle De La Cerda-Nash
October 25, 2015 at 9:32 pmI’ve never tried to make delicata at home, but you make it sound easy enough.
ErinBrighton
October 25, 2015 at 9:19 pmI am laughing at your run-in with a spaghetti squash. They are AWFUL to cut into once they get too big! I have tried delicata before and liked it – I don’t know why I don’t get it more often! I really love squash season and this recipe looks nice and simple.
CookinCanuck
October 24, 2015 at 9:20 pmI’ve had delicata squash a couple of times, but don’t think to cook with it very often. This looks wonderful and it’s definitely a bonus that delicate is easy to cut into!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes...
October 24, 2015 at 7:51 pmI have never tried a delicata squash before, but now I really want to. I have squash on my list for this week, I think I need to switch up the kind now!
Amy Stafford
October 23, 2015 at 3:43 pmI want to make this for Thanksgiving, it will be such a fun new addition to the table.
Joanie@Zagleft
October 23, 2015 at 2:22 pmI’ve never made delicata squash but you’ve convinced me to give it a try. It sounds so easy to cook and your recipe sounds delicious – great flavors!
Manila Spoon
October 23, 2015 at 11:29 amI have never tried delicata squash before and this delicious dish is telling me it’s about time I make use of it! Love the herb-parmesan flavors here!
Heather @FrenchPress
October 23, 2015 at 8:03 amI cannot believe I have never made a delicata….but this looks delicious
marye audet
October 23, 2015 at 7:00 amThis looks so delicious, yum!
spabettie
October 23, 2015 at 6:41 amdelicata is one of my favorites… I have one spaghetti squash sitting on the counter staring at me though… ;)