Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin) recipes

Pillowy homemade gnocchi made with roasted Hubbard squash instead of potato — denser, sweeter, and more complex in flavor. Served in a sage brown butter with Parmesan, these are some of the most satisfying pasta you can make at home. Worth every minute of the effort.

Layers of thinly sliced hubbard squash and Yukon Gold potatoes baked in a garlicky cream with Gruyère and Parmesan makes a rich, golden gratin that is more interesting than a classic potato dauphinoise and more substantial than a pure squash dish. This is a hearty side for roast chicken or pork.

Roasted hubbard squash pureed with warm spices, brown sugar, and cream makes a smooth, deeply flavored pie filling that many prefer over the traditional pumpkin version. The hubbard's denser, richer flesh gives the pie a more intense squash flavor and a beautifully thick custard texture.