Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring roasted butternut squash and baked feta cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 200g feta cheese
- 300g pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the cubed butternut squash, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place the feta cheese in the center of the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the feta is golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the squash and feta are done, remove from the oven and mash the feta with a fork, mixing it with the squash.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a vegan option, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baked Feta, Butternut Squash, Pasta, Vegetarian Recipe