Recipes Roasted Winter Squash with Herbs and Garlic Be the first to rate & review! With patches of man-size pumpkins and green gourds hanging from trellises at Hudson Ranch and Vineyards, some kind of squash dish is a requirement at Thanksgiving dinner. This simple gratin features cubes of melt-in-your-mouth winter squash flavored with thyme and sage. Plus: More Thanksgiving Side Dishes By David Tanis Updated on May 23, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Fredrika Stjärne Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Yield: 10 to 12 Ingredients 7 pounds winter squash, such as butternut—peeled, halved, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped sage 2 tablespoons chopped thyme Salt Freshly ground pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large bowl, toss the squash cubes with the olive oil, garlic, sage and thyme. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Spread the squash in 2 large rectangular baking dishes about 1 1/2 inches deep. Bake in the upper third of the oven for about 1 1/2 hours, until the squash is tender and browned around the edges. Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Rate it Print