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Butternut Squash Baked Feta Pasta

Creamy Butternut Squash Baked Feta Pasta for Cozy Evenings

This Creamy Butternut Squash Baked Feta Pasta is a cozy dish that embodies fall with its comforting flavors and creamy texture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2.5 cups Butternut Squash Cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 10 oz Pasta Short shapes like penne or shells work best
For the Roasting Mixture
  • 2 cloves Garlic Peeled
  • 8 oz Feta Cheese Can be substituted with plant-based feta
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper To taste
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Reserved Pasta Water

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Blender

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the cubed butternut squash, garlic cloves, and block of feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything well.
  3. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes until the squash is fork-tender and the feta is golden.
  4. While the squash and feta roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  5. Before draining the pasta, save ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  6. Transfer the roasted squash, garlic, and feta to a blender. Add the reserved pasta water and blend until smooth.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce. Adjust the texture with additional reserved pasta water if necessary.
  8. Serve the pasta warm, garnished with extra thyme or chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be stored in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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