Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wash and dry the outer skin of the squash. Pierce several places on the squash.

Slice squash in half lengthwise, remove and discard the seeds.

Rub the softened butter on the inside and outside of the squash. Place flesh side down on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake until outer skin is easily pierced with a fork. Usually 45 minutes.

Turn squash over and use a fork to scrape the flesh. Put in a bowl to serve or serve squash in the skin and let each person scrape their own. (personally that is more satisfying) I serve it as a boat and put pasta sauce and cheese over it.