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 for fall. This easy-to-make pasta bake combines creamy feta cheese and sweet roasted butternut squash, all infused with aromatic sage and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is a delightful way to celebrate the flavors of the season. With its comforting texture and savory notes, it’s bound to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups butternut squash (about 1 large)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 1 lb pasta (such as rotini or orzo)
- 10 leaves fresh sage (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tbsp hot honey or regular honey
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a baking dish. Place feta in the center and drizzle more olive oil on top. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Stir the squash gently, increase oven temperature to 450°F (232°C), and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until feta is golden brown.
- While baking, cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve about two cups of pasta water before draining.
- Once feta is browned, mix in garlic, sage, and honey while hot. Combine with cooked pasta and add reserved pasta water gradually until creamy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 523mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 24mg