Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic
Baked Feta and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage and Garlic is the perfect fall comfort dish that combines creamy feta with sweet roasted butternut squash. This flavorful recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for special gatherings. The creamy sauce envelops your choice of pasta, bringing together rich autumn flavors with the aromatic essence of sage and garlic. Just toss the ingredients into the oven and let them work their magic for a warm, satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- 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 cubed butternut squash
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 1 lb pasta (rotini, orzo, or ditalini)
- 10 fresh sage leaves (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- Honey (for sweetness)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in a baking dish with feta in the center. Drizzle feta with olive oil and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Increase oven temperature to 450°F and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until feta is golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving 2 cups of pasta water before draining.
- Combine browned feta, minced garlic, sage leaves, and honey in the baking dish; mix well. Toss in cooked pasta along with reserved water until creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg