Baked Pasta With Feta And Squash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb winter squash, peeled, chopped
3 slices bacon, chopped
6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 tbsp oil
14 oz rigatoni pasta
3.5 oz feta, crumbled
1 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped, plus extra to serve
2 oz mozzarella cheese, grated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F. Toss together squash, bacon, garlic and 1 tbsp oil. Transfer to a baking tray and roast for 30-40 mins, until squash is tender. Squeeze cooked garlic cloves from skin.
Meanwhile, cook rigatoni in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Toss with roast squash mixture, remaining oil, feta and parsley. Transfer to a large baking dish and pour reserved liquid over top. Sprinkle with cheese then bake for 25 mins, until golden. Sprinkle with reserved parsley and serve.