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Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna

Savory Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna Delight

This Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna is a comforting, easy vegetarian dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Mashed Butternut Squash can use pre-made butternut squash puree for convenience
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese can use cottage cheese or vegan alternatives
  • 1/2 cup Milk use plant-based milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg freshly ground adds depth
Spinach Layer
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute with frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese vegan cheese can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; can substitute with garlic powder
Assembly
  • 9 sheets Lasagna Noodles gluten-free noodles available
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Baking dish
  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast diced butternut squash for 25-30 minutes until tender. Blend with ricotta cheese, milk, salt, and nutmeg until creamy.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine drained spinach with ricotta, half shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  4. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Layer butternut squash filling, noodles, spinach filling, and repeat until fillings are used up. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  5. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Allow lasagna to rest for 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve with salad or garlic bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This lasagna tastes even better the next day, making it great for meal prep. Serve with a salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

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