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Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipe

Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipe

This Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipe features layers of creamy butternut squash, zucchini noodles, cheese, and spinach, making it a perfect autumn comfort food.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 servings
Calories 414 kcal

Equipment

  • large rimmed baking sheet
  • food processor
  • casserole dish

Ingredients
  

Butternut Squash Filling

  • 1 large butternut squash peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cups milk more if needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg

Spinach Ricotta Filling

  • 48 ounces frozen spinach thawed and squeezed of all extra water
  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped basil
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • pepper

Other

  • 3 zucchini sliced into ⅛" thick noodles
  • 10+ sheets no-boil lasagna noodles or lasagna noodle of choice
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese for the top
  • Fresh basil or fresh sage leaves for topping

Instructions
 

For the Butternut Squash Filling

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (skip this step if you're using canned pureed butternut squash).
  • Cut, peel, and chop your butternut squash into small, 1-inch cubes. Transfer to your prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast in the oven for approximately 25-35 minutes, or until fork-tender. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely.
  • Place the cooked (or canned) butternut squash, ricotta cheese, garlic, milk, salt + pepper, and nutmeg in the bowl of a large food processor. Puree until completely smooth. Add more milk if needed- you want the butternut squash filling to be thick and creamy, but not too liquidy or runny. Season with salt, pepper, and additional nutmeg, to taste.

For the Spinach Ricotta Mix

  • Remove excess water from the thawed spinach; you can do this using a mesh wire strainer, cheesecloth, or tea cloth. Transfer the spinach to a medium bowl with the ricotta cheese, mozzarella, fresh chopped basil, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined.

Build your Lasagna

  • Prepare your baking dish. Spray dish with non-stick cooking spray of choice.
  • First layer - Spread ⅓ of the butternut squash puree on the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with a thin layer of mozzarella cheese and cover with a single, non-overlapping layer of no-boil lasagna noodles (approximately 5 lasagna sheets). Gently spread half the spinach ricotta mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with a layer of sliced zucchini.
  • Repeat layering (second layer) - Spread ⅓ of the butternut squash mixture over the sliced zucchini layer. Sprinkle with a light layer of mozzarella cheese and top with a single, non-overlapping layer of no-boil lasagna noodles (approximately 5 lasagna sheets). Spread the second half of the spinach ricotta mixture on top of the lasagna noodles. Top with mozzarella cheese and top with a layer of sliced zucchini.
  • Final layer - Spread the remaining ⅓ of the butternut squash filling over the zucchini and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top of the cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with a large foil 'tent' and bake for approximately 20-30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Top with additional fresh basil or sage leaves, if desired.

Notes

Tip: Double the recipe and freeze one for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg
Keyword autumn recipe, butternut squash, comfort food, Lasagna, vegetarian
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