Butternut Squash without nuts

1 butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (apprx 4 cups) 3 tablespoons butter (or less) 2 tablespoons fresh ginger , finely chopped 1[...]

6 cups butternut squash, cubed (from a 2 1/2 lb squash butternut or any winter squash) 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon dried sage , crumbled (can sub rosemary[...]