Acorn Squash with butter

8 ounces ditalini or 8 ounces pasta shells , uncooked 2 (1 1/2 lb) acorn squash , split,peeled,seeded and quartered 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion ,[...]

4 1/2 lbs acorn squash , halved 5 tablespoons butter , unsalted 4 large leeks , chopped (white and -tender green) 7 sprigs fresh thyme , fresh or 1 teaspoon[...]

2 acorn squash 8 slices bacon , use your favorite 8 tablespoons butter 4 teaspoons cinnamon salt & pepper 1 I like to buy the squash a month or two ahead of[...]