Roasted Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola, and Crispy Sage
4 servings
30 minutes
Fried butternut squash with caramelized onions, gorgonzola, and crispy sage is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that captivates with its harmony of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the tender roasted squash pairs with the deep aroma of caramelized onions, while the piquancy of gorgonzola gives the dish a distinctive character. Crispy sage leaves complete the composition with a light spicy note, highlighting the warm autumn hues of this recipe. This dish is perfect as a standalone appetizer or a side to meat and vegetable dishes. Its roots lie in European culinary traditions where the combination of sweet and salty, soft and crunchy is valued. It’s ideal for cozy family dinners or special occasions when you want to impress guests with an unconventional and refined taste.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
In a bowl, mix the peeled and diced pumpkin with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until soft.
- Butternut squash: 400 g
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
3
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan. Add thinly sliced onions and cook on low heat for 40-50 minutes until the onions start to caramelize. Add minced garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Remove from heat.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
4
Melt the remaining butter in a pan and heat until light brown. Add the sage leaves and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the leaves are crispy. Add the pumpkin, onion, and cheese, and stir until the cheese starts to melt. Remove from heat and serve.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Sage leaves: 12 pieces
- Gorgonzola cheese: 0.3 glass
- Butternut squash: 400 g
- Onion: 1 head
