Squash Guide: Spaghetti Squash, Butternut & Winter Prep

Spaghetti squash is a low-carb alternative to pasta, while butternut varieties offer high fiber and essential vitamins. Master cooking techniques for acorn, kabocha, and delicata squash to create nutritious holiday side dishes.

Butternut squash cut in half on a wooden surface

How to Know When Butternut Squash Is Ready to Cook

Published Apr,19 2012 | By Kathryn Walsh

The perfect butternut squash is dense, sweet and versatile enough to feature in every meal of the day. A squash that's been picked too soon or is past its prime, however, will be dried out or mushy and flavorless.