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Maddie Ireland
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this version might be better than the original 🤭 the viral feta pasta circa 2021…but make it ~fall~ by swapping the tomatoes for butternut squash 🍂 it’s giving salty mac & cheese vibes with the creamiest, dreamiest sauce. pair it with some chickpea pasta (or pasta of choice) and if you’re feeling fancy, you can throw in some chicken sausage + kale. it’s actually one of my best recipes to date so i hope you love it as much as we did!! RECIPE (gluten free, dairy free option*) -1.5 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed & cut into small cubes -3 cloves garlic, minced -1/4 cup olive oil -8 oz block of feta (*sub a vegan feta) -12 sprigs of thyme, stems removed -salt + pepper -8 oz pasta of choice (i used @eatbanza to keep it gluten free & add protein) -1.5-2 cups reserved pasta water optional add-ins: -8 oz chopped kale -1 lb sweet italian chicken sausage, casings removed preheat oven to 400F. add butternut squash & garlic to a 9x16” baking dish. drizzle with olive, season with salt + pepper. toss to coat. add block of feta in the middle, flip to coat the other side with oil. sprinkle thyme over the top. bake for 40 minutes or until the butternut squash is fork tender. at the end of the baking time, cook your pasta according to package directions. make sure to reserve some of the pasta water! if you’re choosing to add in the kale and chicken sausage — bring a large pan to medium heat. add chicken sausage and crumble it up with a spatula. once it’s almost cooked through, add the kale and let it wilt down. let the butternut squash + feta cool for a few minutes, then add to a high speed blender along with 1.5-2 cups of the reserved pasta water. blend until smooth. add the sauce back to the baking dish along with the cooked pasta, kale & sausage. toss until combined and enjoy! #butternutsquash #fetapasta #viralrecipes #fallfood #fallrecipes #pastarecipe #glutenfreerecipes #macncheese #dinnerideas #healthyrecipes #kale #chickensausage