Description
A comforting dish that pairs roasted butternut squash with creamy feta cheese for a delightful pasta experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 12 ounces pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the butternut squash on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Create a well in the center of the squash and place the feta cheese inside.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until tender and golden.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, reserving some pasta water.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the roasted butternut squash and melted feta, adding reserved water as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For variations, try using different vegetables or plant-based cheese for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg