Butternut Squash Lasagna with Sage

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4.9

156 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    302 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Butternut Squash Lasagna with Sage

Tender lasagna noodles, cooked in a savory, creamy butternut squash sauce with sage and Italian cheeses.

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Ingredients

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Butternut squash filling

  • 3 1/2 pounds butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth (use an additional 1/2 cup if using no-cook noodles)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 loosely packed fresh sage leaves coarsely chopped

Ricotta Filling

  • 1 pound whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs yolks
  • 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese cut into chunks (or shredded)
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly grated nutmeg... I used ground
  • 1 package fresh lasagna noodles see note above about regular or no--boil noodles
  • 4 ounces Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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Instructions

Noodles

  1. Fresh lasagna noodles need no cooking. If using dried lasagna noodles, prepare in salted, boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside. (If using no-boil noodles, increase liquid and baking time)

Preparing the squash

  1. Preheat oven to 425* F. Toss squash, 2 Tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt on a baking sheet. Season with pepper. Bake until light gold and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Melt butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. As soon as it starts to sizzle, add sage and cook until light gold and slightly crisp at edges, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Place squash in a medium bowl and mash 1/2 with the back of a wooden spoon. (I use my hands to do this) Leave the other 1/2 of the squash in small chunks. Gently stir in sage-butter mixture and chicken or vegetable broth. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper.

Ricotta Filling

  1. Reduce oven temperature to 375* F. Combine ricotta, cream, yolks, mozzarella in a medium bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper and pinch of nutmeg.
  2. Spread 3/4 cup of ricotta mixture in a 9 cup baking dish. Top with a layer of noodles. Spread 1/2 of the butternut squash mixture over the noodles. Top with a layer of noodles. Spread 1 cup of ricotta mixture over noodles. Repeat layering once more, (noodles, squash, noodles, ricotta) Sprinkle Parmesan over ricotta mixture.
  3. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. (If using no-bake noodles, increase baking time by 15-20 minutes).

Notes

  • Notes:
  • To save time, use pre-cubed butternut squash and pre-shredded mozzarella cheese. 
  • To make this completely vegetarian, substitute the chicken broth for vegetable stock.
  • In place of fresh noodles, you can use regular lasagna noodles cooked per package instructions, or substitute no-boil noodles. If using no-boil noodles, increase chicken or vegetable stock by 1/2 cup and increase baking time by 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 402mg (17%) Potassium 559mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 14680IU (294%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 361mg (36%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Potassium 559mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 14680IU 294%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 361mg 36%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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