[header] How to cook squash [title] Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit (205 c). [title] Wash the outside of the squash and pat it dry with paper towel. [title] Decide whether or not to peel your squash. 
[substeps] You can cut up and roast thin-skinned summer squash without peeling it. If you want to roast winter squash in bite-sized pieces, then you should peel it with a sharp knife.