Best 20 Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipes

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Are you looking for a deliciously hearty and comforting meal to warm up your soul on a chilly evening? Butternut squash lasagna is an excellent choice! With its layers of creamy butternut squash, savory cheese, and tender pasta, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. The combination of sweet butternut squash, flavorful spices, and rich cheese creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. So, whether you're cooking for a special occasion or simply looking for a cozy and satisfying dinner, butternut squash lasagna is the perfect choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA



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Lasagna, with its delicious layers, can take a while to put together, but it's always worth it! This warm vegetarian version is a comfy dinner any day of the week.

Provided by rachaefia

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 butternut squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
7 cups milk, divided
½ cup cornstarch
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 fresh sage leaves, shredded, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place squash, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Cover squash with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and garlic in the hot oil until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add spinach to onion; cook until spinach is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Heat 6 cups milk in a 5-quart saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until milk is simmering, about 5 minutes. Whisk remaining 1 cup milk and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth; stir into simmering milk. Bring milk mixture to just under a boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and scraping bottom of pot to prevent scorching, until milk mixture has thickened into a sauce, about 5 minutes; remove pot from heat.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, honey, nutmeg, sage, salt, and pepper into sauce until smooth. Cover pot with a lid and keep warm over low heat.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Scrape flesh from butternut squash into a bowl; stir with a fork until evenly mashed. Stir ginger, salt, and pepper into mashed butternut squash.
  • Spoon about 1 cup white sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish; arrange a layer of noodles atop white sauce. Layer 1/2 butternut squash mixture, 1/5 remaining white sauce, noodles, spinach mixture, 1/5 white sauce, noodles, 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, mushroom mixture, 1/5 white sauce, noodles, remaining 1/2 butternut squash mixture, 1/5 the white sauce, remaining noodles, remaining 1/5 white sauce, remaining mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, respectively. Cover dish with aluminum foil and place dish on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake until bubbling and cheese is browned, about 15 more minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 403.6 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA



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Cook's Note: The no-boil lasagna noodles can be substituted with fresh spinach lasagna sheets. Look for fresh lasagna sheets in the refrigerated section of specialty markets.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup water
3 amaretti cookies, crumbled
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
Pinch nutmeg
3/4 cup (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves
12 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 1/2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour the water into the skillet and then cover and simmer over medium heat until the squash is tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly and then transfer the squash to a food processor. Add the amaretti cookies and blend until smooth. Season the squash puree, to taste, with more salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the nutmeg. Cool slightly. Transfer half of the sauce to a blender*. Add the basil and blend until smooth. Return the basil sauce to the sauce in the pan and stir to blend. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly butter a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Spread 3/4 cup of the sauce over the prepared baking dish. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan. Spread 1/3 of the squash puree over the noodles. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Drizzle 1/2 cup of sauce over the noodles. Repeat layering 3 more times.
  • Tightly cover the baking dish with foil and bake the lasagna for 40 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the lasagna. Continue baking uncovered until the sauce bubbles and the top is golden, 15 minutes longer. Let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes before serving.
  • *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 onion, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 sage leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Unsalted butter, for the baking dish
1 cup grated fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup grated low-moisture mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
9 no-boil lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Make the vegetables: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet; season with salt. Toss the onion with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on a separate baking sheet; season with salt. Roast, rotating the baking sheets once, until the vegetables are tender, 18 to 20 minutes; set aside. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, make the bechamel: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the sage and cook 1 minute. Whisk in the flour until smooth; cook, whisking, until the flour is lightly golden but not brown, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg.
  • Assemble the lasagna: Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Toss the cheeses and the flour in a bowl; set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Evenly coat the bottom of the dish with 1/2 cup of the bechamel. Lay 3 noodles side by side on top. Cover with one-third of the remaining bechamel. Sprinkle with half of the remaining cheese mixture, then top with half of the vegetable mixture. Arrange 3 more noodles on top and repeat the layers (bechamel, cheese, vegetables). Top with the remaining 3 noodles, then cover with the remaining bechamel; sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Loosely cover the dish with foil and bake until bubbly, about 45 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Uncover the lasagna and broil until browned, about 2 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

GOLDEN BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA



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My rich, saucy lasagna features winter squash at its finest. The whipped cream topping adds a unique twist to this meatless casserole packed with roasted butternut squash, two kinds of cheese and a host of seasonings. Allowing the lasagna to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving makes it easier to cut. -Lisa Sheets, Carmel, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
9 lasagna noodles
3-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces fontina cheese, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Divide squash between 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. In a small saucepan, combine milk and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Strain, reserving milk, and set aside. Discard rosemary., In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup sauce; stir squash into remaining sauce., Reduce oven setting to 375°. Drain noodles. Spread reserved sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, half of squash mixture, half of fontina cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles. Beat cream until soft peaks form. Spread over top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese., Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SPINACH LASAGNA



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Invented this one cold Saturday morning. Smells so good while baking.

Provided by RAGTIMEWALTZER

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Vegetarian Lasagna Recipes

Time 2h29m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
3 dashes ground sage
1 pinch seasoned salt (such as The Chef's Miracle Blend®), or to taste
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 dashes ground sage
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, drained and squeezed dry
1 egg
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 no-boil lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Toss butternut squash with olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic, ground sage, and seasoned salt in a 9x11-inch baking dish until coated.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 20 minutes, until butternut squash is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until a smooth paste forms. Slowly pour in milk; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir sauce until thick and bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove sauce from heat; stir in roasted butternut squash, chili powder, ground sage, and rosemary. Puree sauce with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Mix ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, spinach, egg, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
  • Spread 1/2 cup sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Lay 3 lasagna noodles on top. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Repeat layers twice more, ending with remaining sauce. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until mozzarella cheese is melted, about 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until bubbly, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 366.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE LASAGNA



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Layers of sage-flecked squash and rich, creamy ricotta serve as both filling and sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes     Butternut Squash Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 large egg yolks
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated (2 cups)
Freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
Fresh Lasagna Noodles, (you will need only 1/2 of the batch), cut into 4-by-13-inch strips and cooked, or store-bought dried noodles, cooked
4 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese (1 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss squash, oil, and 1 teaspoon salt on a baking sheet. Season with pepper. Bake until light gold and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. Combine ricotta, cream, yolks, mozzarella, and a pinch of nutmeg in a medium bowl. Season with salt.
  • Melt butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. As soon as it starts to sizzle, add sage, and cook until light gold and slightly crisp at edges, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place squash in a medium bowl, and mash 1/2 of it with the back of a wooden spoon, leaving the other 1/2 in whole pieces. Gently stir in sage-butter mixture and stock. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread 3/4 cup of ricotta mixture in a 9-cup baking dish. Top with a layer of noodles. Spread 1/2 of the butternut squash mixture over noodles. Top with a layer of noodles. Spread 1 cup of ricotta mixture over noodles. Repeat layering once more (noodles, squash, noodles, ricotta). Sprinkle Parmesan over ricotta mixture.
  • Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until cheese is golden and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA



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Making homemade pasta may seem arduous, but this dish is worth the extra work. The sheets, which are layered between the sage and butternut squash filling, encompass the lasagna once it's assembled. Look for amaretti cookies in Italian markets. They add a sweet note to the otherwise savory dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes     Butternut Squash Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield Makes one 9-by-13-inch lasagna

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large butternut squashes (about 2 pounds each), halved lengthwise and seeded
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 1/4 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 8 ounces), plus more if needed
1/2 cup finely crushed amaretti cookies, plus more if needed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage, plus more if needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more if needed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups whole milk
Coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Homemade Pasta for Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna

Steps:

  • Make the filling: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle squash halves with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast squashes, cut sides down, on a rimmed baking sheet until tender and browned, about 1 hour. Let cool. Scoop flesh from skins, and puree in a food processor until smooth.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue to cook until browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine 3 cups squash puree, 1 cup Parmesan, 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons amaretti cookies, sage, browned butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as desired with more Parmesan, amaretti cookies, sage, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Make the bechamel: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Reduce heat to low, and cook, whisking often, for 3 minutes (do not let flour brown).
  • Meanwhile, bring milk to a gentle simmer in another small saucepan over low heat. Gradually whisk hot milk into the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the nutmeg. Raise heat to medium, and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and cook until the raw flour taste is gone, 5 to 10 minutes more. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. Assemble the lasagna: Coat bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of bechamel (about 1/2 cup). Arrange two 8-by-21-inch sheets cooked pasta on top, barely overlapping, to cover bottom and sides of dish. (Edges of pasta should hang over sides by about 2 inches.)
  • Top with 3/4 cup squash filling, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon amaretti cookies. Top with 1 sheet of pasta (fill in any gaps with pieces of another sheet if needed), trimming edges as needed so that pasta fits neatly in dish.
  • Top pasta with 3/4 cup bechamel and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Continue layering in same order (pasta, squash and amaretti, pasta, bechamel and Parmesan) until you reach the top of the dish, ending with 1 sheet of pasta (you may need to fill in gaps with pieces of another sheet; you should have 10 layers of pasta). Fold in the overhang from the first layer of pasta to create a package. Trim pasta sheets as needed to prevent too much overlap, then spread remaining bechamel over top.
  • Bake, covered with parchment-lined foil, for 20 minutes. Uncover, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake until top is browned, about 35 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BEEF LASAGNA



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This classic dish won't leave you with a carb overload. The butternut squash offers a unique substitution to your typical lasagna noodles!

Provided by Elizabeth Bukaty

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Meat Lasagna Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Arrange butternut squash slices in a single layer on each baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each layer; season each with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft but still firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef and garlic until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain grease. Mix in remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, pasta sauce, brown sugar, basil, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix remaining 1 teaspoon salt, ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and parsley together in a bowl.
  • Layer 1/3 of the squash slices in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover squash with 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the beef mixture. Repeat layers, ending with remaining squash slices and sauce. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheeses are melted and sauce is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1235 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CARAMELIZED ONION AND SPINACH LASAGNA



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This rich fall lasagna from Kim Quay, the owner of Comfort Food, a catering and prepared food business in Morrisville, Pa., makes an excellent main course for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     dinner, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large butternut squash
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 red onions, medium, julienned
1 pound part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Scant 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
Pinch nutmeg
1 bag chopped frozen spinach (1-pound), defrosted and drained
6 sheets fresh pasta, or no-boil lasagna noodles
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Roast the butternut squash. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place in roasting pan and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Place in oven and cook until soft all the way through, about 1 hour. Set aside until cool. When cooled, remove skin and place in food processor. Purée until smooth, season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
  • To caramelize the onions: Place 3 tablespoons of olive oil in sauté pan. Heat until hot but not smoking; add onions. Toss to coat with oil. Turn heat down to medium and cook until onions are soft and browned, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Prepare a ricotta cheese mixture. Mix ricotta cheese, chopped rosemary, eggs, half the grated Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Make a spinach Mornay sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour and stir. Cook 2 minutes. Add milk and stir until it comes to a boil. Add the rest of the grated Parmesan, the nutmeg and the defrosted spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Assemble the dish. Spray a 9" x 13" pan with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of the spinach sauce on the bottom of the pan. Cover with a layer of fresh pasta sheets. Spread half of the roasted butternut squash on top of the pasta sheets. Top with another layer of pasta sheets. Spread ricotta cheese mixture on top of pasta sheets, and spread caramelized onion on top of ricotta mixture. Cover with an additional layer of pasta sheets. Top with the other half of the butternut purée and then another layer of pasta. Finish by using the rest of the spinach Mornay sauce for the top layer. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and cook for 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 436, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 790 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

VEGETABLE LASAGNA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH NOODLES



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This healthy version of lasagna replaces pasta noodles with sheets of butternut squash then tops it off with a creamy bechamel sauce.

Provided by craig_08

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 butternut squash, peeled and thinly sliced
ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
1 leek, thinly sliced
2 ½ cups baby spinach leaves
½ cup whole milk
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons rice flour
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Arrange butternut squash slices on the baking sheets. Sprinkle 1 pinch nutmeg on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pliable but not mushy, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and spinach; cook and stir until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir 1/2 cup milk, Parmesan cheese, rice flour, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and black pepper into the saucepan until combined and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Arrange half of the butternut squash in the bottom of an 8-1/2x11-inch casserole dish. Layer leek mixture and ricotta cheese on top. Arrange remaining butternut squash on top.
  • Bake lasagna in the preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a golden paste forms, 5 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; slowly whisk in 2 cups milk until thickened and bubbling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer sauce until smooth, 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Season sauce with salt and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Pour over lasagna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

TURKEY LASAGNA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ZUCCHINI, AND SPINACH



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I was craving lasagna, but not all the calories it usually comes with. After researching several recipes for inspiration, I ended up cooking up this delicious creation. I hope you enjoy it, too!

Provided by carren1105

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 ½ cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 (15 ounce) container fat-free ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) package shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
9 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Break the turkey into small pieces into the skillet; cook and stir until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 cup parsley into the turkey mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches a desired consistency, 60 to 90 minutes.
  • While the sauce simmers, place the butternut squash in a large, microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and cook in microwave on High until tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Cook and stir the spinach in a large skillet over medium heat until wilted, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Stir the ricotta cheese, egg, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and about 2/3 of the mozzarella cheese together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups of the sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 of the lasagna noodles in a layer over the sauce. Spread 1 cup of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle about half of the butternut squash over the ricotta cheese mixture. Layer about half the wilted spinach over the butternut squash. Lay about half the zucchini slices over the spinach in a layer. Repeat the layering. Top with the 3 remaining lasagna noodles. Spread any remaining ricotta cheese mixture over the top of the lasagna. Finish by topping with any remaining sauce mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top of the lasagna. Return to oven and bake uncovered until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes more. Remove and allow the lasagna to rest 15 minutes before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 97.5 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 906.5 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA ROLLS



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Provided by Gina Homolka

Categories     Low Carb     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     Dinner     Butternut Squash     Healthy     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 9, Serving size 1 lasagna roll

Number Of Ingredients 16

Butternut Squash
1 pound peeled butternut squash, diced
kosher salt
Lasagna Rolls
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, cooked according to package directions, cooled, and squeezed dry
1 3/4 cups (15 ounces) fat-free ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
9 lasagna noodles, wheat or gluten-free, cooked
9 tablespoons shredded part skim mozzarella cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • For the butternut squash
  • Place squash in a large pot with enough water to cover the squash by 2 inches. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until soft, about 12 to 14 minutes. Remove butternut squash with a slotted spoon and place in a blender with 1/4 cup of the liquid it was cooked in. Reserve an additional 1 cup of liquid and set aside.
  • For the lasanga rolls
  • In a medium nonstick skillet, add the oil and saut¿he shallots and garlic over medium-low heat until soft and golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add pureed butternut squash, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of fresh cracked pepper adding about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of the reserved liquid to thin out the sauce until smooth. Stir in the parmesan cheese and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan, egg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper.
  • Ladle about 1/2 cup of the butternut sauce into the bottom of a 9 ¿13-inch baking dish.
  • Put a piece of wax paper on a work surface and lay the cooked lasagna noodles out on it. Make sure the noodles are dry. Spread 1/3 cup of the ricotta mixture over each noodle. Carefully roll them up and put them seam side down in the baking dish. Ladle the remaining sauce over the lasagna rolls and top each with 1 tablespoon mozzarella. Tightly cover the dish with foil.
  • Bake until the inside is heated through and the cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

ROSEMARY BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA



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I came up with this recipe when our garden was brimming with butternut squash. This is now our favorite way to use it. -Christine Wood, Tipton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 uncooked whole grain lasagna noodles
1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups fat-free milk
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1-1/3 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain., In a large bowl, combine squash, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 10-15 minutes or until tender; remove from oven. Reduce heat to 375°., Place flour and remaining salt in a large saucepan; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in garlic and rosemary., Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with three noodles, 1/3 cup cheese, a third of the squash and 1 cup sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes or until bubbly and top is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds sweet Italian sausage (if links, casings removed)
1 large yellow onion, diced
8 ounces white button mushrooms, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Two 15-ounce cans butternut squash puree
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
1 cup chopped cooked kale (use a kitchen towel to squeeze out any excess moisture from the kale)
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Sea salt
1 pound lasagna noodles
Olive oil, for drizzling
Nonstick cooking spray, for the casserole dish
4 cups shredded mozzarella
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat as it browns. When the sausage has cooked to golden brown, about 8 minutes, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add the onions and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits left on the bottom of the skillet. Deglaze with 2 tablespoons water. Cook until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and a pinch of crushed red pepper and cook about 2 minutes. Add the sausage back to the skillet. Stir in the canned butternut squash, cream, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • For the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, kale, sage, garlic powder, salt, pepper, eggs and nutmeg. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • For the lasagna: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Cook the lasagna noodles in the boiling water for half the time the package recommends. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Spray a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon about a cup of the sauce into the dish, spreading it to cover the bottom. Arrange half the lasagna noodles over the sauce, then begin layering first with half of the ricotta filling, then half of the sauce, then half of the mozzarella. Continue layering with the remaining noodles, filling and sauce, finishing with mozzarella on top. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Tap the casserole on the counter to force out any air bubbles.
  • Bake until the cheese is golden brown and the lasagna is bubbling, 35 to 45 minutes. Let it rest for 15 minutes so it can set and be cut easily.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY, AND GARLIC LASAGNA



Roasted Butternut Squash, Rosemary, and Garlic Lasagna image

I think this recipe originally came from Gourmet, but I think you should make 1.5 times the sauce or else it's too dry.

Provided by Renee D

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs butternut squash, quartered, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 9 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups milk
2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crumbled
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
9 sheets dry no-boil lasagna noodles (7x3 1/2 inch)
5 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 1 1/3 cups)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F and oil 2 large shallow baking pans.
  • In a large bowl toss squash with oil until coated well and spread in one layer in pans. Roast squash in oven 10 minutes and season with salt. Stir squash and roast 10 to 15 minutes more, or until tender and beginning to turn golden.
  • While squash is roasting, in a saucepan bring milk to a simmer with rosemary. Heat milk mixture over low heat 10 minutes and pour through a sieve into a large pitcher or measuring cup.
  • In a large heavy saucepan cook garlic in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Stir in flour and cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and whisk in milk mixture in a stream until smooth. Return pan to heat and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until thick. Stir in squash and salt and pepper to taste. Sauce may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap.
  • Reduce temperature to 375°F and butter a baking dish, 13 by 9 by 2 inches. Pour 1 cup sauce into baking dish (sauce will not cover bottom completely) and cover with 3 lasagna sheets, making sure they do not touch each other. Spread half of remaining sauce over pasta and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan. Make 1 more layer in same manner, beginning and ending with pasta.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream with salt until it holds soft peaks and spread evenly over top pasta layer, making sure pasta is completely covered. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan over cream.
  • Cover dish tightly with foil, tenting slightly to prevent foil from touching top layer, and bake in middle of oven 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake lasagna 10 minutes more, or until top is bubbling and golden.
  • Let lasagna stand 5 minutes. Garnish each serving with rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 118.2, Sodium 660.8, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 18.2

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA WITH GORGONZOLA



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Butternut squash in a Gorgonzola and cottage cheese sauce fills a fresh lasagna, topped with toasted walnut breadcrumbs.

Provided by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Gay Lea Foods Co-operative®

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds peeled butternut squash
1 large sweet onion, chopped
¼ cup melted Gay Lea Butter, divided
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 cups Nordica 1% Cottage Cheese
¾ cup milk
¾ cup sodium-reduced chicken broth
1 ¼ cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
9 ounces fresh lasagna noodles
1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Cut the squash into small equal-sized pieces (about 1/2-inch/2 cm). Toss the squash and onion with half the butter, the honey, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper until well combined. Spread in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets. Roast, turning occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes or until very tender (rotate the baking sheets halfway through cooking). Cool slightly; combine with the cottage cheese, milk, broth and Gorgonzola.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (3 L) casserole dish. Spread one quarter of the cottage cheese mixture evenly into the dish. Cover with an even layer of noodles, trimming to fit. Repeat layers of cheese and noodles twice. Spread the remaining cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss breadcrumbs with walnuts, parsley and remaining butter; sprinkle the lasagna evenly with breadcrumb mixture. Broil for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 590.2 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

BIDDY'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TURKEY LASAGNA



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With this unique, autumnal twist on lasagna, you get the sweet goodness of butternut squash combined with moist turkey, packaged between tender noodles and stuffed with cheese.

Provided by Christine Houser

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 teaspoon dried sage
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (20 ounce) jar spicy red pepper marinara sauce
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 cloves minced garlic, divided
olive oil, divided
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
9 lasagna noodles
10 ounces ricotta cheese, or more to taste
2 large eggs
1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Toss butternut squash, olive oil, sage, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat until warm, about 5 minutes. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil a saute pan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and 2 garlic cloves until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion mixture to marinara in the saucepan and remove from heat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the saute pan over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the moisture; move spinach to a bowl. Add turkey, remaining garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper to the pan. Cook until brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper and mix into the bowl with the spinach.
  • Remove butternut squash from the oven and leave oven on.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and lay noodles separately on a plate to keep from sticking.
  • Combine cooked butternut squash, ricotta cheese, and eggs together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan with a thin layer of marinara sauce. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the marinara, followed by ricotta mixture and ground turkey. Repeat marinara, noodles, ricotta mixture, and turkey 2 more times. Top with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the hot oven for about 45 minutes; let cool 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 353.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHORIZO LASAGNA



Butternut Squash Chorizo Lasagna image

Try a new take on an Italian comfort classic with this dish from Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
1 (1 1/2) pound butternut squash - peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup water
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups whole milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ pound chorizo sausage links, casing removed
1 pound lasagna sheets
2 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the shallot and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Mix in the chopped garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant. Add squash and water. Cover the pan and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until squash has softened. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir, cooking flour for about 1 minute. In a steady stream, pour in the milk and whisk vigorously until the bechamel sauce has thickened and is very smooth, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle about 1 cup of the bechamel sauce into a blender. Add the squash in batches, and blend until very smooth, adding more bechamel sauce if more liquid is needed. Be sure to allow steam to escape as you process. This can also be done with an immersion blender.
  • Pour the butternut squash bechamel sauce mixture back into the pot holding the remaining bechamel sauce; stir until combined. In a small skillet, cook the chorizo over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Set aside.
  • To assemble the lasagna, ladle about 1/4 cup of butternut squash bechamel sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the sauce around evenly and top with 3 lasagna sheets, laying them side by side. Top with about 1/2 cup of the sauce, spreading it into one even layer. Then add a few spoonfuls of chorizo crumbles and a handful of Monterey Jack. Repeat the layering process a few more times until all but three lasagna sheets are used -- about 3 layers. Finally, top the lasagna with the last 3 lasagna sheets, a handful of Monterey Jack, and all of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F. Uncover and transfer the lasagna to the broiler, cooking about 5 minutes until the top is golden brown. Top with fresh cilantro. Slice and serve. Lasagna stays good in the refrigerator (and heats up nicely!) for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 91.8 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 737.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CONTADINA® BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA



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This veggie lasagna features layers of butternut squash with fresh herbs and tomatoes and lots of cheese.

Provided by Contadina

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Contadina®

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 dry lasagna noodles
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (28 ounce) can CONTADINA® Crushed Tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can CONTADINA® Tomato Sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat; cook onion and garlic 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add squash, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, rosemary, balsamic vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer 12 minutes or until squash is tender.
  • Remove from heat. Lightly mash squash with a potato masher.
  • Stir together ricotta, egg and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Layer 4 lasagna noodles, 1/3 sauce, 1/3 ricotta mixture and 1/3 mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat 2 more times ending with ricotta and mozzarella.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with additional chopped basil before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 52.6 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 802.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

EASY, CREAMY, LOW CALORIE BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA



Easy, Creamy, Low Calorie Butternut Squash Lasagna image

My family decided to make a Butternut Squash Lasagna for Thanksgiving as our vegetarian main dish and I was not completely satisfied with any of the recipes I saw on Zaar. Some of them were too complicated or too high in fat and made with heavy cream or too low calorie and bland. So I took bits and pieces from each recipe and came up with this one. I originally made it in a 9x9 inch pan so I'm not completely certain about the following measurements. One serving is 1/4 of a 9x9 inch pan and has about 300 calories.

Provided by HocoRuco

Categories     Pumpkin

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles (I use Barilla flat-rolled homemade style. There will be extras in the box if you use these)
1 small butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and chopped into small bite sized pieces)
4 cups fresh spinach
2 (12 ounce) packages frozen butternut squash puree (thawed)
15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
4 tablespoons asiago cheese (shredded) or 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese (shredded)
2 teaspoons asiago cheese (shredded) or 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese (shredded)
2 cups 2% mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon dried garlic flakes (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon dried shallots (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Components.
  • Butternut Squash.
  • Put butternut squash in a microwave save bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste (probably about 1/8 tsp each) and stir. Cover and microwave 6-10 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Squash "Marinara".
  • Wilt fresh spinach in the microwave using a covered microwave safe bowl. Add thawed squash puree. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder (about 1/8 to 1/4 tsp each).
  • Ricotta Mixture.
  • Combine ricotta and 1 tsp shredded asiago in small bowl. Add salt, pepper, italian seasoning, dried shallots and dried garlic flakes to taste (about 1/4 tsp each).
  • Cream Sauce.
  • In a small saucepan, over low heat, combine milk and 2 Tbsp shredded asiago. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste (about 1/8 tsp to 1/4 tsp each).
  • Assembly and cooking.
  • Spread a small amount of Squash Marinara on bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan. Place four sheets of uncooked lasagna noodles on top. Cover noodles with approximately 1/3 of remaining Squash Marinara, top with 1/2 of Ricotta Mixture, 1/2 of Butternut Squash, and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella. Place four more uncooked lasagna noodles on top of this. Cover with approximately 1/2 of remaining Squash Marinara, all of the remaining Ricotta Mixture, all of the remaining Butternut Squash, and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella. Top with remaining four lasagna noodles. Cover noodles with remaining Squash Marinara, all of the Cream Sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and 2Tbsp of shredded asiago cheese.
  • Loosely cover with foil and bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes. Uncover and return to oven for 5 minutes of until cheese is bubbly on top. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes then slice and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of squash. Butternut squash is the most common type used in lasagna, but you can also use other winter squash varieties like acorn squash, kabocha squash, or delicata squash.
  • Roast the squash before using it. Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the squash whole or in cubes.
  • Make a creamy sauce. A creamy sauce is a classic lasagna ingredient, and it's especially good with butternut squash. You can make a simple creamy sauce with milk, butter, and flour, or you can use a more complex sauce like a béchamel or Alfredo sauce.
  • Layer the lasagna properly. The order of the layers is important in lasagna. The bottom layer should be a sturdy noodle, like a lasagna noodle or a wonton wrapper. The next layer should be the squash mixture, followed by the sauce, cheese, and then another layer of noodles. Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the pan.
  • Bake the lasagna until it's bubbly and golden brown. Lasagna typically takes about 30-40 minutes to bake. You'll know it's done when it's bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover squash, and it's also a good option for a vegetarian or vegan meal. With its creamy sauce, tender squash, and cheesy layers, butternut squash lasagna is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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