Hasselback Squash Roast

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2: Place squash halves, cut side down, on baking sheet.

Step 3: Drizzle and evenly coat both halves with olive oil, ground sage, salt and pepper.

Step 4: Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or until squash is soft enough to cut.

Step 5: Remove from oven and cut 1/4-inch, horizontal slits down the length of the squash, being careful not to slice through the entire squash, stopping 1/4-inch from the base.

Step 6: Melt butter in a pan on medium heat.  Stir frequently for 2-3 minutes, until butter begins to brown.  Remove from heat and stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and 4-5 sage leaves.  Pour melted butter mixture over top of sliced squash.  Intersperse remaining sage leaves into squash slits.

Step 7: Roast butternut squash halves, basting with the cooking juice every 8 to 10 minutes, for 40 minutes.

Step 8: Turn on the broiler for a few minutes until the top of the squash is lightly browned.

Step 9: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the squash and bake for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.  Alternatively, top with fresh chopped parsley and a sprinkle of kosher salt, and serve.

Enjoy this delicious & photo-worthy squash roast courtesy of Housetrends!