Acorn squash

Question

Is it normal for the inside to be pale yellow, almost white looking? The outside was dark green and hard.

Answer 1

The color of the flesh might depend on the variety you have- some varieties do have almost white interiors. It sounds like the squash you had was ripe based on the rind, so probably the color is normal:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/how-and-when-to-pick-acorn-squash.htm