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Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
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SQUASH: Combine squash, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and dash of pepper in a jelly-roll pan; toss well to coat.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown, stirring every 7 minutes.
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Set aside; keep warm.
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RISOTTO: Bring 1 1/2 cups water and broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm.
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Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
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Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until golden.
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Add oats; cook 3 minutes or until oats become fragrant and begin to brown, stirring constantly.
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Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
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Stir in 1 cup broth mixture; cook 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
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Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes).
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Remove risotto from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese, 2 teaspoons sage, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt; saute 3 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown.
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Stir in squash; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
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Spoon about 2/3 cup risotto into each of 6 bowls; top each serving with 1/2 cup mushroom mixture, 2 teaspoons cheese, and coarsely ground pepper, if desired.