American : Spiced-Up Butternut Squash

• 1 large butternut squash, about 2 pounds
  
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 2 large pears, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
  
• 2 tablespoons Original TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauce
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  

Remove skin and seeds from butternut squash; cut squash into 1-inch chunks. Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add squash chunks and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add water, pears, TABASCO^® Sauce, salt, and ginger and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until squash is tender.

Makes 6 servings.