BUTTERNUT & PORTOBELLO LASAGNA

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Lasagna gets fresh flavor and color when you make it with roasted butternut squash, portobello mushrooms, basil and spinach. We feast on this. -Edward and Danielle Walker, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 package (10 ounces) frozen cubed butternut squash, thawed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
MUSHROOMS:
4 large portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
LASAGNA:
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 5 cups)
3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, combine ingredients for mushrooms. Transfer vegetables to 2 separate foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast 14-16 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, for sauce, drain tomatoes, reserving juices; coarsely chop tomatoes. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chopped tomatoes, reserved tomato juices, basil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 35-45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally., Spread 1 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, 1 cup sauce, spinach and mushrooms. Continue layering with 3 noodles, 1 cup sauce, ricotta cheese and roasted squash. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ruben Cardona
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are amazing!


Sweetberth Mbalamwezi
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I made this lasagna for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sandy Chaney
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I'm not a fan of butternut squash, so I substituted zucchini. It turned out great!


Ijaz ramzan
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This lasagna was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Choto Vai
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my lasagna turned out perfectly. It was so flavorful and cheesy. My family loved it!


Calice Smith
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This lasagna was delicious! The butternut squash and portobello mushrooms were a great combination, and the cheese topping was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Life sheets HD96
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This butternut portobello lasagna is a must-try for any lasagna lover. The flavors are incredible, and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend it!


Tidus Bateman
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I made this lasagna for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making it again for my next get-together.


Aamir Hussaini
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This lasagna was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The final product was so delicious and flavorful. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.


Penny Wise
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I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this butternut portobello version changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced, and the texture was amazing. The butternut squash added a nice sweetness, and the portobello mushrooms gave it a savory depth


Ronniesa Brandon
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This butternut portobello lasagna was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was just perfect. The butternut squash was creamy and sweet, the portobello mushrooms were earthy and flavorful, and the lasagna noodles were cooked to