PASTA WITH ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH, FETA & BASIL - VEGETARIAN

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Pasta With Roast Butternut Squash, Feta & Basil - Vegetarian image

This is delightful with a handful of pine nuts tossed in with the squash and peppers for the last 4-5 minutes of baking - don't let them colour.

Provided by Lynne Krywulycz

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

375 g fettuccine pasta
500 g butternut squash, sliced 1cm thick
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
125 g feta cheese, crumbled
180 g roasted red peppers, thickly sliced
1 cup baby basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, toss the squash with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and lay flat on a baking tray. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  • For the dressing, place the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a small bowl with lemon juice and zest. Whisk to combine.
  • Combine the drained pasta, feta, capsicum and basil in a bowl. Add the dressing, season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Gently stir through the roasted pumpkin and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 96.2, Sodium 995.4, Carbohydrate 70.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 17.2

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