Best 6 Golden Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipes

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Golden butternut squash lasagna is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. This unique lasagna is made with layers of tender butternut squash, creamy ricotta cheese, and savory Italian sausage, all topped with a golden brown cheese crust. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are looking for a vegetarian lasagna or a traditional meat lasagna, this golden butternut squash lasagna is a great option. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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

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.

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.

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

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GARLIC LASAGNA



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This is a recipe a dear aunt passed on to me. I have made it many times. It is simple and easy to made parts of it in advance to save on time.

Provided by ANNARICCIJOHNSON

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Vegetarian Lasagna Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds butternut squash, halved and seeded
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
1 ⅓ cups finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Brush the butternut squash halves with vegetable oil and season with salt. Roast in the preheated oven until golden and easily pierced with a knife, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes, then scoop the flesh into a bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir garlic in the butter until softened. Stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, and cook until thick, about 10 minutes, whisking occasionally. Stir in the butternut squash and season with salt and pepper. Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated.
  • Reduce oven temperature to to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Beat the heavy cream until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Gradually add the salt, continuing to beat until medium peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the tip of the peak formed by the cream should curl over slightly. Set aside.
  • Pour 1 cup of the butternut sauce into the baking dish and place 3 lasagna noodles on top in a single layer. Spread half of the remaining sauce over the noodles and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Place another layer of noodles and spread the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Place the final layer of noodles on top. Spread the whipped cream over the final layer of noodles making sure the pasta is completely covered. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup of Parmesan. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until the top is bubbly and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 292.9 mg, Sugar 7 g

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, RAISIN AND PINE NUT LASAGNA



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This was one of my favorite Weight Watchers recipes and a nice variation on the standard red sauce lasagna. It is creamy and a bit sweet from the squash and raisins and oh so satifying. As presented here, it is a bit higher in points than the original (7 versus 6 points) but I think is a more appealing, creamier dish. Whether you are doing WW or not, you'll enjoy this one. I've also added 1/2 cup of part-skim ricotta (4 points total) to the middle layer at times with good success.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups fat-free evaporated milk
2 -3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon table salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper (to taste)
10 ounces dry lasagna noodles, cooked al dente (about 12 noodles)
16 ounces cooked winter squash, mashed
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
3/4 cup golden seedless raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare lasagna noodles as directed on the package.
  • To prepare the squash, peel and remove seeds, trimming into 1 or 2 inch cubes. Place in a pot of boiling water and cook until just tender. Remove water and mash by hand. (You can also do this in the microwave if you have one.)
  • Place flour in a small saucepan over low to medium heat and very gradually whisk in milk and garlic. Warm milk slurry, stirring constantly, until sauce simmers and is thickened, about 3 minutes. (It will continue to thicken in the baking so don't worry if it seems a bit thin at this stage.) Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.?.
  • Spread 1/3 cup of cheese sauce over bottom of a 9 X 13-inch glass or metal pan and cover with 3 lasagna noodles; top with 1/3 of squash and 1/2 cup of cheese sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of raisins. Cover with 3 more lasagna noodles and spread with 1/3 of remaining squash and 2/3 cup of cheese sauce; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of raisins. Cover with 3 more lasagna noodles and top with remaining squash and raisins; cover with last 3 lasagna noodles, pressing sheets firmly down. Top with remaining cheese sauce; sprinkle with pine nuts and remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until lasagna bubbles around edges and is browned on top, about 15-20 additional minutes.
  • Slice into 8 pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.2, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 392, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 19.1, Protein 22.1

BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA



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This rich, creamy, unusual lasagna will be a hit on your table. :) The time taken to put it together is well-worth it!

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 lasagna noodles
1 large butternut squash, about 3 lbs
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups chopped yellow onions (1 extra large onion)
1 1/2 lbs swiss chard, chopped,tough stems discarded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground dried sage
4 cups milk (2% is fine)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Take the butternut squash and peel, seed, and cut it into 1/2-inch chunks.
  • Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash chunks with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then place the chunks in a single layer on a large cookie sheet.
  • Roast the squash chunks for 30 minutes or until they're easily pierced with a fork, stirring after 15 minutes.
  • Remove chunks from the oven and mash squash with a food processor (or fork or potato masher) until almost smooth; set aside.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large Dutch oven or saucepot, over medium heat melt together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for about 10 minutes or until golden, stirring often; add the Swiss chard and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until the chard is wilted and the liquid evaporates, which will take about 7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the flour, pepper, garlic salt, nutmeg, thyme, and sage and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and cook the sauce over medium-high heat until it boils and thickens slightly, stirring frequently.
  • Boil for an additional 2 minutes while stirring, then whisk in all but 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat.
  • In a 13" x 9" glass lasagna pan, spoon about 1/2 cup of the white sauce to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Arrange 4 cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, overlapping to fit; evenly spread all of the Swiss chard mixture over the noodles, top with about 1 cup white sauce, and sprinkle with about a 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top, then about 1 cup white sauce and all butternut squash chunks, then a 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Top with remaining lasagna noodles, remaining white sauce, sprinkle with the chopped green onions and the remaining mozzarella cheese; sprinkle with the reserved 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover the lasagna pan with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly; let lasagna cool for 10 minutes before cutting, for easier serving.
  • Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.1, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 739.5, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 7.6, Protein 19.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for a butternut squash that is firm and has a deep orange color. Avoid squash that is bruised or has soft spots.
  • Roast the squash before using it in the lasagna: Roasting the squash intensifies its flavor and makes it easier to mash.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the lasagna: A combination of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses gives the lasagna a rich and flavorful taste.
  • Cook the lasagna until it is bubbly and golden brown: The lasagna is done cooking when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: Letting the lasagna rest for a few minutes before serving allows it to set and makes it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash lasagna is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover roasted butternut squash. With its creamy butternut squash filling, cheesy layers, and crispy topping, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of butternut squash lasagna.

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