Butternut Squash Lasagna
A comforting and flavorful Butternut Squash Lasagna featuring layers of roasted squash, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese, perfect for a hearty vegetarian dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups béchamel sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, garlic, sage, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Prepare béchamel sauce or heat pre-made béchamel.
- In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles on top, followed by half the roasted butternut squash, half the ricotta cheese, and some mozzarella. Pour béchamel sauce evenly over the layer.
- Repeat the layering with remaining noodles, squash, ricotta, mozzarella, and béchamel sauce.
- Top the final layer with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle fresh sage or thyme on top before serving or add sautéed mushrooms to the layers.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/butternut-squash-lasagna/