Baked Feta & Butternut Squash Pasta

With a silky-smooth sauce that hugs every strand of pasta, it’s creamy, flavorful, and effortlessly elegant... the perfect weeknight dinner with a gourmet touch.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 block feta cheese (about 7 oz)
• 2 cups chopped Butternut Squash
• 1 shallot, sliced
• Pink Crystal Salt & Pepper to taste
• 3 - 4 tbsp Florelia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 10 oz pasta of choice
• Optional: a pinch of nutmeg or Proceed With Caution

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
2. In a baking dish, place the feta block in the center. Surround it with chopped pumpkin and shallots. 
3. Add salt, pepper, and drizzle everything with Florelia Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
4. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is fork tender and golden.
5. Transfer the baked ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy - add a splash of pasta water if needed for consistency.
6. Cook your pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss immediately with the warm feta-pumpkin sauce.
7. Serve and enjoy! Finish with an extra drizzle of Florelia Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a sprinkle of freshly cracked pepper.