Hasselback Butternut Squash

Hasselback Butternut Squash 1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise, peeled, and seeded 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup butter 8-10 sage leaves 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground sage ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Kosher salt and black pepper Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray. Place squash halves cut-side down onto baking sheet. Drizzle both halves with olive oil, then dried sage, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Brush or rub oil and seasonings to both sides of squash. Roast for 10-15 minutes or until squash has softened enough to cut. Remove from oven and, with a sharp knife, cut thin horizontal slices down the length of the squash, about ¼ inch apart, stopping ¼ inch from base of squash. Melt ½ cup butter in a pan on medium heat. Stir frequently, 2-3 minutes, until butter begins to brown and leave brown bits in the pan. Remove from heat and stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 4-5 sage leaves. Pour melted butter mixture over top of squash. Intersperse remaining sage leaves into squash sections. Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle over parmesan cheese and finish baking for 5 more minutes or until melted.