Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic
If you’re craving a heartwarming meal that captures the essence of autumn, look no further than Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic. This delightful dish combines creamy feta cheese with the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash, all infused with fragrant sage and garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also brimming with flavors that bring comfort to your table. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can create a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups diced butternut squash
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 1 lb pasta (like rotini or ditalini)
- 10 leaves fresh sage, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Toss diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a baking dish. Place feta in the center and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for about 30 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Increase oven temperature to 450°F and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until the feta is golden brown.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve two cups of pasta water before draining.
- In the baking dish, stir in garlic, sage, hot honey (optional), and cooked pasta. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg