Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic
If you’re seeking a cozy and comforting dinner that brings warmth to your table, this Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic is just the dish for you. Creamy baked feta mingles with sweet roasted butternut squash, creating a rich sauce that envelops your pasta in delicious flavor. With the aromatic essence of sage and garlic, this recipe is a delightful blend of textures and tastes, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Best of all, it’s quick to prepare, making it an ideal addition to your fall dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups butternut squash (about 1 large)
- 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 (minced)
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes and honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toss chopped butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; place in a baking dish with feta in the center. Drizzle feta with more olive oil and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using. Roast for about 30 minutes.
- Increase the oven temperature to 450°F and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the feta has golden spots.
- While roasting, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine roasted squash and feta with minced garlic, sage, honey, and drained pasta. Adjust consistency with reserved water as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg