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Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A cozy, flavorful pasta dish featuring roasted butternut squash and browned feta, infused with sage and garlic for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 5 cups Butternut Squash (about 1 large butternut squash)
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 2 hefty pinches Kosher Salt (just shy of 1/2 tsp)
  • 1 hefty pinch Red pepper Flakes (optional)
  • 8 oz Feta Cheese
  • 1 lb Pasta (such as rotini, orzo, or ditalini)
  • 10 leaves Fresh Sage (minced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 tbsp Hot Honey (regular honey is fine too)
  • to taste Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in a baking dish with feta in the center. Drizzle feta with oil, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, remove from oven, stir in garlic, sage, and honey. Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and bake for another 5-10 minutes until feta is browned.
  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 cups of pasta water.
  • Remove feta from oven, stir in pasta and 1 cup of reserved pasta water. Mix until creamy, adding more water if needed. Season with salt, pepper, and hot honey to taste.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with additional sage or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butternut Squash, Feta, Pasta