Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic
Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic is a delightful dish that brings together the rich flavors of creamy feta cheese, sweet roasted butternut squash, and aromatic sage. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, this pasta recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients. In just about 40 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that the whole family will love. The baked feta melts into a luscious sauce that clings beautifully to the pasta, making every bite satisfying and flavorful. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or hosting friends, this dish is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups butternut squash (about 1 large squash)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 block feta cheese (8 oz)
- 1 lb pasta (e.g., rotini, orzo)
- 10 leaves fresh sage (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Hot honey or regular honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss chopped butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a baking dish. Nestle the feta in the center and drizzle with more olive oil.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until tender; then increase the temperature to 450°F (230°C) for an additional 5-10 minutes until the feta is golden.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining.
- Combine roasted squash, feta, minced garlic, sage, honey, and cooked pasta in a large bowl. Add reserved pasta water gradually until reaching desired creaminess.
- Season to taste and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg