Vegetable Lasagna With Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushrooms

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    400 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Vegetable Lasagna With Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushrooms

I serve this vegetarian lasagna for parties and everyone always asks me for the recipe. The creamy white sauce adds the moisture needed to cook the no-boil lasagna noodles for even faster prep.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds butternut squash , cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 amaretti cookies or almond flavored biscotti , crumbled
  • 8 ounces Shiitake mushrooms , sliced
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 13 ounces DeLallo No-Boil Lasagna Noodles
  • 3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and season with salt and pepper and then pour the water into the skillet. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the squash is fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. You could also cook it in the Instant Pot. Transfer the squash to a food processor. Add the amaretti or biscotti cookies and blend until smooth.
  3. Wipe out your skillet and add the other tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and sauté for 8-10 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan, wipe out the pan, and set aside.
  4. Heat the pan over medium heat and melt the butter then add the flour and whisk for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly about 5 minutes. Add the nutmeg and another ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Cool slightly. Transfer half of the sauce to a blender and add the basil. Mixture will be hot so place a towel or cloth over top of blender so the mixture doesn’t explode. Blend until smooth then return the basil sauce to the sauce in the pan and stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Lightly butter a 13 X 9 X 2-inch glass baking dish. Spread ¾ cup of the sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange a layer of lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan. Spread ⅓ of the squash puree over the noodles then ⅓ of the mushrooms. Sprinkle with ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and ⅓ cup ricotta cheese. Drizzle ½ cup of sauce over the noodles. Repeat layering 3 more times, ending with a layer of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil sprayed with cooking spray and bake the lasagna for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for about 15 more minutes or until the top is golden. Remove from oven and let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • adapted from Giada DeLaurentis

Nutrition Information

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Serving 12g Calories 400kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 328mg (14%) Potassium 539mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 8690IU (174%) Vitamin C 16.3mg (18%) Calcium 358mg (36%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 12g
Calories 400kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Potassium 539mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 8690IU 174%
Vitamin C 16.3mg 18%
Calcium 358mg 36%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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

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