Butternut Squash Feta Pasta
Indulge in a comforting and creamy Butternut Squash Feta Pasta, featuring roasted butternut squash, garlic, and caramelized onions, tossed with al dente pasta, crumbled feta cheese, and a hint of nutmeg, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1-inch chunks
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 8 oz feta cheese
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss together butternut squash and crumbled feta cheese in a big baking dish or on a large tray.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and thyme.
- Roast the squash and feta in the oven for 40 minutes, until the squash is soft.
- While that's cooking, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Use some of the leftover pasta water to mix with the roasted squash and feta.
- Blend it all together until it's mostly smooth.
- Combine the squash sauce with the cooked pasta.