Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic, a delightful dish perfect for cozy evenings. This recipe combines creamy feta cheese, sweet butternut squash, and aromatic sage, creating a warm hug in a bowl. With minimal prep time, you can have this delicious pasta on the table in under an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. The irresistible aroma of garlic and sage will draw everyone to the kitchen, while the vibrant colors make it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Enjoy this seasonal favorite that’s not only tasty but also incredibly easy to make!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups butternut squash
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 1 lb pasta (such as rotini or orzo)
- 10 leaves fresh sage
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp honey
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a baking dish; place feta cheese in the center.
- Bake for 30 minutes; stir squash gently and increase oven temperature to 450°F for an additional 5-10 minutes until feta is lightly browned.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 2 cups of pasta water.
- Stir minced garlic, sage, and honey into baked mixture; combine with cooked pasta and one cup of reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Adjust consistency with more pasta water as needed; season to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg