Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic
Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic is a cozy, flavorful dish that combines creamy baked feta with sweet roasted butternut squash. This delightful pasta, infused with aromatic sage and garlic, creates a comforting meal perfect for gatherings or quiet nights at home. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, guaranteed to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 cups cubed)
- 8 oz block of feta cheese
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash. Spread it in the baking dish with whole garlic cloves and sage leaves.
- Place the feta in the center of the vegetables, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until the squash is tender and caramelized, while the feta softens.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Combine roasted ingredients with the cooked pasta in the baking dish, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg