This giant squash was hiding in my garden unbeknownst to me. I grinned when I found it this morning. Pattypans are typically harvested at about 2-3 inches in size. This lovely one grew to almost 5 inches across before I noticed it hiding in the back. After my boys finished laughing like crazy at the monster size, I decided to try roasting it whole. It was good! I liked the texture and the flavor and I really liked the presentation.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and place pattypan on a foil lined pan. Drizzle olive oil over the squash. Mince a garlic clove and spread that over the top. Crack fresh pepper, sprinkle kosher salt and oregano on top. I seasoned generously, knowing that there would be more seeds than usual in the center of the squash. I was planning to just eat around the sides.
Cook for 20-25 minutes, just until it is hot and starting to soften slightly. The goal is to have a bit of bite to the squash, nothing soft or squishy at all.
The texture was excellent. I couldn't resist taking a picture of my plate after I cut the squash. It was still firm and absolutely delicious. I liked it so much that I am already planning ways to stuff these next time.
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