Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley

Ingredients:

  • 5 pounds winter squash (such as butternut, buttercup, kabocha or hubbard), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  • Toss squash with 4 teaspoons oil, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread evenly on a large baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until tender throughout and lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes (depending on the variety of squash).

  • Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Toss the roasted squash with the garlic and parsley. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve.