Stuffed squash recipe query

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I have a medium sized squash like the one in the pic (when pic uploads) that I want to do baked and stuffed, would you bother precooking the squash prior to stuffing or (as I'm tempted to do) bung it in the oven stuffed and just cook for longer?
Most recipes say to cook the squash a while before stuffing and roasting but surely if you just cook the whole thing for longer that shouldn't be necessary?
Stuffing is mixed grains, herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts and cheese.

Link for pic of squash while image is waiting to be approved - https://www.ocado.com/products/m-s-edible-squash-variable/532071011

Anyone?

I would chuck it in without precooking personally.

I’d cook it first, scrape out the flesh and mix it with my filling before putting it back.

Is that an actual cooking squash? Round these parts they’re purely decorative 😬. Either way, I’d treat it like butternut squash: by the time your squash is cooked your tomatoes and cheese will be overcooked. All your stuffing elements can be eaten raw or minimally or properly cooked. I think you should ensure your squash starts from the same place (ie not raw).

I always prick with a fork or knife and sling it in the microwave til it goes nice and soft inside and then finish in the oven (but usually just scoop out and mash up or cube as I’m usually making soup or to have as a warm salad or a side)

Ok thanks, I will precook it first. It is totally rock hard so probably a good idea! It's definitely sold for eating though. Thanks all