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How to Make Homemade Butternut Squash Lasagna

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Ingredients
 

For the Butternut Squash Filling:

  • Butternut squash: 1 large about 2 to 3 lbs, peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Salt and pepper: to taste
  • Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon grated
  • Ricotta cheese: 15 oz about 425g
  • Egg: 1 beaten (to mix with ricotta)
  • Garlic: 2 cloves minced

For the Assembly:

  • Lasagna noodles: 9 to 12 sheets cooked according to package instructions (or use no-boil lasagna noodles)
  • Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups shredded
  • Parmesan cheese: 1 cup freshly grated
  • Sage: Fresh leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Roast the Butternut Squash:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the squash is tender and starts to caramelize. Let it cool slightly, then puree in a food processor until smooth.

Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:

  • In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Assemble the Lasagna:

  • Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  • Spread a thin layer of butternut squash puree on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Layer lasagna noodles over the squash puree, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, a layer of mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  • Repeat with another layer of noodles, butternut squash puree, the remaining ricotta mixture, more mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
  • Finish with a final layer of noodles, the rest of the butternut squash puree, and the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

Bake the Lasagna:

  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Rest and Serve:

  • Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
  • Garnish with fresh sage leaves if desired and serve warm.