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Butternut Squash Baked Feta Pasta

Creamy Butternut Squash Baked Feta Pasta for Cozy Nights

This Butternut Squash Baked Feta Pasta combines sweet roasted squash and tangy feta for a cozy, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Dish
  • 2.5 cups Butternut Squash peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic whole
  • 8 oz Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for roasting
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme or substitute with other herbs
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 10 oz Pasta short shapes like shells, penne, or rigatoni

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Blender
  • Large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Butternut Squash Baked Feta Pasta
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and dice 2 ½ cups of butternut squash into ½ inch cubes.
  3. In a baking dish, combine butternut squash, garlic cloves, and feta. Drizzle with olive oil and season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until tender and golden brown.
  5. Boil salted water and cook 10 oz pasta until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  6. Blend roasted vegetables with reserved pasta water until smooth.
  7. Toss cooked pasta with the creamy sauce until well coated.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme and chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 9000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared in advance by roasting the squash and mixing with the sauce; boil pasta fresh before serving.

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