Le Potiron au Safran

I've identified this as a side dish but, as the author says, it needs to accompany something that won't overwhelm it. I thought it might be bland but in fact it does have a distinct though subtle flavour - and this is one recipe where saffron definitely makes an impact on the taste and aroma. The addition of a little polenta counteracts any tendency to wateriness on the part of the squash (I used butternut rather than pumpkin).