Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic
Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic is the ultimate cozy dish that perfectly embodies the flavors of Fall. This easy-to-make pasta combines creamy feta cheese, sweet roasted butternut squash, and aromatic sage, creating a delightful medley that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- 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 (rotini, orzo, or ditalini)
- 10 leaves fresh sage (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Black pepper and salt to taste
- Optional: Hot honey or regular honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Place in a baking dish with feta in the center. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Increase oven temperature to 450°F and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until feta is browned.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining.
- In the baking dish, stir in minced garlic, sage, honey, and cooked pasta using reserved water to create a creamy sauce.
- Adjust consistency as needed and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg