Description
Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic is a comforting fall dish that combines creamy feta cheese with sweet roasted butternut squash. This delightful pasta bake is not only easy to make but also bursting with flavor, thanks to the aromatic touch of fresh sage and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe will elevate your dinner table with its rich textures and seasonal ingredients. Serve it as a main course or alongside your favorite protein for an all-around satisfying meal that celebrates autumn flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups butternut squash (about 1 large squash)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 oz block of feta cheese
- 1 lb pasta (like rotini or ditalini)
- 10 leaves fresh sage (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Hot honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place into a baking dish and nestle the feta in the center. Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then increase the temperature to 450°F and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the feta is golden brown.
- Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Stir minced garlic, sage, hot honey, cooked pasta, and reserved water into the roasted vegetables and feta until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg