Description
A delicious and hearty butternut squash lasagna featuring layers of roasted butternut squash, fresh spinach, and three types of cheese for the perfect comfort food meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 sheets lasagna noodles
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your 9×13 inch baking dish
- Roast Squash: Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes until fork-tender
- Prepare Spinach: Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, add spinach and cook until completely wilted
- Make Sauce: Crush canned tomatoes by hand in a bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste
- First Layer: Spread thin layer of tomato sauce in baking dish, add 3 noodles, dollop ricotta evenly
- Build Layers: Add roasted squash, sautéed spinach, mozzarella, and sauce. Repeat layering process twice
- Final Assembly: Top with remaining noodles, sauce, and mozzarella cheese for golden finish
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake 35 minutes. Remove foil, bake 10 more minutes until bubbly
- Rest and Serve: Let cool 10 minutes before slicing for clean, defined layers
Notes
- Cut butternut squash into uniform 1/2-inch cubes for even cooking and better layer distribution
- Squeeze excess water from wilted spinach using paper towels to prevent soggy layers
- Use whole milk ricotta for richer flavor and creamier texture than part-skim varieties
- Let the lasagna rest 10-15 minutes after baking for cleaner slices and better presentation
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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