Pumpkin Feta Pasta
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pumpkin Feta Pasta, a creamy and satisfying dish that brings warmth to your family dinner. This recipe showcases roasted butternut squash and tangy feta cheese, creating a rich sauce that envelops your favorite pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, it seamlessly combines nutrition with delightful taste, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its vibrant colors and hearty ingredients, this dish is sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 360 g pasta shells
- 1 kg butternut squash pumpkin
- 8 garlic cloves
- 180 g feta cheese
- 2 big handfuls baby spinach
- 1 handful walnuts
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 sprigs of thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Peel and cube the butternut squash into 2cm pieces, placing them in an oven-safe dish.
- Add unpeeled garlic cloves, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Position the block of feta in the center of the dish, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with thyme.
- Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes until tender.
- Cook pasta in salted water as per package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Mash roasted garlic and combine with the pumpkin mixture and crumbled feta.
- Stir in spinach and cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Serve topped with chili flakes and crumbled walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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