Butternut squash can be a filling for ravioli, tacos, empanadas, or served on top of pizza and flatbread. It can also be added to soups, risotto, and curries, and baked in breads and pies or other desserts. It pairs well with spices like sage, cinnamon, thyme, and bay leaf. It can be a side or stuffed with meats like ground beef and sausage and used with nuts to combine each other's sweet taste.