Looking for easy, cozy, small‑batch squash recipes for two? Today I’m cooking with spaghetti squash, acorn squash, and butternut squash—three delicious, affordable options that make weeknight dinners simple and satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for date night, roommates, or just want perfectly portioned meals without leftovers, these squash recipes are packed with flavor and super easy to make.
These recipes are beginner‑friendly, budget‑friendly, and great for anyone who loves seasonal cooking. If you’re into small‑batch meals, fall recipes, or healthy squash dinners, you’re in the right place.
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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Ragu for Two
Ingredients
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1/2 Onion Diced
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Celery Stalks
- 1 T Olive Oil
- ¼ c Wine Red or White will work here
- 1 c Beef or Vegetable Broth
- 1 T Tomato Paste
- 1 28 oz can of Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/2 lb Ground Beef
Instructions
- Chop Veggies and cook in the olive oil until translucent.
- Push Veggies to the side of pan and brown ground beef.
- Add all other ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes while your Spaghetti Squash is cooking in the Instant Pot.
- To cook your spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot, cut the squash in half and take the seeds and pulp out.
- Salt and Pepper the inside of the squash and cook on High Pressure for 9 minutes (be sure to add one cup of water to the instant pot).
- After the cooking cycle has completed, let the instant pot naturally release for 10 minutes, and then release the steam
- Serve with the ragu inside the spaghetti squash and top with parmesan cheese if desired.
- Enjoy!
Butternut Squash Sheet Pan Meal
Ingredients
- 1 c Chopped Butternut Squash
- 1 c Chopped Brussel Sprouts
- 1 c Chopped Sweet Potatoes
- ¼ c Feta Cheese
- 2 T Chopped Walnuts
- 1 Clove Garlic minced
- 1/8 t Salt
- 1/8 t Pepper
- ¼ t Smoked Paprika
- ¼ c Olive Oil
- 2 Chicken Apple Sausage Links
- Optional Honey to Drizzle at the end of Cooking
Instructions
- Slice sausage into coins and place in a bowl with the chopped veggies, olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika
- Spread onto a sheet pan and bake at 425 for 20-25 Minutes, at the 10 minute mark remove from the oven and flip your sausage and veggies to prevent sticking.
- Remove from the oven and add the feta cheese and walnuts and drizzle with the honey.
- Enjoy
Air Fryer Stuffed Acorn Squash For Two
Ingredients
- 2 Acorn Squash halved and seeds and pulp removed
- ½ lb Browned Italian Sausage
- 2 T Diced Red Pepper
- 2 T Diced Onions
- 2 T Diced Tomato
- 1 Small Zucchini Diced
- ¼ c Shredded Parmesan
- 1 Egg
- 1 t Basil
- 1/8 t Salt
- 1/8 t Pepper
Instructions
- Spray the Squash with an Olive Oil Spray and sprinkle with Salt and Pepper
- Bake in the Air Fryer at 375 for 15 minutes
- While your acorn squash is baking in the air fryer, cook your veggies and sausage.
- Once your sausage and veggies are cooked, temper your eggs by adding the warm mixture to the eggs bringing them up to temperature.
- Once your eggs are warm add this mixture to the sausage and veggies mixture.
- Add this mixture to the inside of your acorn squash
- Bake at 375 for 10 minutes
- Top with parmesan cheese and bake for another 5 minutes
- Enjoy!
Let me know if you make any of these recipes, I think you’ll love them!
Have a fantastic day!
I have to cut everything down to 1 since it is only me but I love squash so am saving these and will try them ty
Fantastic! I’m so happy you’re going to try them. Be sure to let me know how they turn out.
Have a wonderful week!
Stacey