20 Delicious Squash Recipes

I’m always looking for ways to turn a farmers’ market haul into cozy dinners, easy lunches, and a few treats for the freezer. Squash does all of that without trying. From quick weeknight bakes to slow-simmered soups, here are 20 squash recipes I reach for when I want color on the table and something everyone will actually eat!

Summer Casseroles to Feed a Crowd

When it’s too nice out to fuss, I lean on simple casseroles that do the heavy lifting in the oven while I set the table or pour drinks. Here are some family-friendly and potluck-ready squash casserole recipes to try!

1. Oven Roasted Ratatouille

Oven Roasted Ratatouille

This Oven Roasted Ratatouille is packed with layers of fresh veggies, marinara sauce, and melty cheese. A simple, cozy side dish that tastes like comfort!Step-by-step videos can be seen below the recipe card.
4.78 from 67 votes
$6.48 recipe / $0.81 serving
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Thin-sliced eggplant, zucchini, squash, and tomatoes get tucked over a marinara base and roasted until tender, then finished with a little mozzarella for that pizza-ish vibe. I love serving this oven roasted ratatouille with crusty bread. 😋

2. Squash Casserole

Squash Casserole Recipe

This easy Squash Casserole is creamy and cheesy with a buttery cracker crust. It's full of sweet yellow squash and is SO simple to make!Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
5 from 2 votes
$5.72 recipe / $0.95 serving
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This creamy, golden squash casserole bake comes together fast and is oven-ready in about 15 minutes of prep. It’s perfect for potlucks and stays bubbly and delicious even after a short rest, so timing is low stress.

3. Summer Vegetable Tian

Summer Vegetable Tian

Fresh summer vegetables and savory herbs are layered together then topped with cheese before baking to perfection in this summer vegetable tian.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
4.58 from 177 votes
$6.68 recipe / $1.11 serving
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This summer vegetable tian delivers tender tomato, potato, and squash slices with salt, pepper, thyme, and a little cheese for a budget-friendly side that feels fancy.

All Things Zucchini

Need a quick side or a make-ahead dinner? Zucchini’s got range, and I have a few favorite recipes I keep on repeat all season long. If you love zucchini too, be sure to check out more of our zucchini recipes before you go!

4. Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna

This zucchini lasagna recipe uses zucchini slices instead of traditional noodles to create a low-carb, gluten-free, and delicious lasagna!Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
5 from 3 votes
$18.43 recipe / $1.84 serving
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Swap noodles for zucchini ribbons and keep all the saucy comfort with this zucchini lasagna. This veggie-packed lasagna is totally gluten-free, delicious, and the perfect way to showcase my zucchini harvest!

5. Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Zucchini Boats

Zucchini Boats are the perfect mashup for meat and veggie lovers. An easy and fun way to switch up your weeknight dinner routine!
4.91 from 21 votes
$9.93 recipe / $2.48 serving
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With a garlicky sausage filling and a golden mozzarella finish, these zucchini boats check all the boxes for a satisfying weeknight dinner!

6. Zucchini Slice

Zucchini Slice

Zucchini Slice is an easy and budget-friendly Australian dish featuring fresh zucchini baked into a cheesy egg-based batter.
4.84 from 30 votes
$5.60 recipe / $0.70 serving
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I like to bake one pan of this zucchini slice recipe, chill it, and cut tidy squares for lunchboxes, picnics, or quick breakfasts. It’s part frittata, part snack, and fully portable.

Make the Best Out of Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is a versatile veggie that roasts into tender strands…perfect for speedy bowls and cozy bakes! Try these easy spaghetti squash recipes and find your new weeknight favorite.

7. Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

There's a hard way and an easy way to roast spaghetti squash. Here's the easiest way to get buttery roasted strands of squash on your table fast.
4.89 from 9 votes
$1.51 recipe / $0.37 serving
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Ever wondered how to get buttery, strand-perfect spaghetti squash every time? This simple roasted spaghetti squash is made with olive oil and salt, transforming the squash in about 55 minutes. I love serving it with a rich pasta sauce and garlic bread!

8. Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Southwest Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Spaghetti squash makes a great fiber-filled low-carb substitute for rice in these Southwest Spaghetti Squash Bowls.
4.60 from 10 votes
$7.00 recipe / $1.75 serving
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Bowl meals are some of my favorite ways to use leftovers, and this combo always tastes fresh. These Southwest spaghetti squash bowls are meat-free but pack a punch of protein from the black beans. Paired with the salsa and cheese? They’re like a lighter, veggie-loaded twist on a burrito bowl.

9. Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Sausage Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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