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Butternut Squash Baked Feta Pasta

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Creamy and flavorful butternut squash baked feta pasta made with roasted squash, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and tangy baked feta cheese tossed with tender pasta for a comforting vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 8 oz block feta cheese
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place cubed butternut squash and cherry tomatoes in a baking dish. Add minced garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
  3. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish and drizzle with a little more olive oil.
  4. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the squash is tender and the feta is soft and slightly golden.
  5. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  6. Remove the baking dish from the oven and mash the feta, squash, and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
  • Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
  • Reserve pasta water to achieve a creamier sauce consistency.

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