Butternut Lasagna Recipe

Name: Butternut Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled and cubed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 lasagna noodles; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups 2% milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese, divided; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3 cups fresh baby spinach

Servings: persons

1 medium butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 lasagna noodles
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 cups fresh baby spinach

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. In a large bowl, combine squash, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg and pepper. Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans.
2
Roast 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally; cool slightly. Process in batches in a food processor until pureed. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
3
Reduce oven setting to 375u00b0. For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and remaining salt until smooth; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese and lemon zest until cheese is melted.
4
Spread 1 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with four noodles, half of the squash mixture, 1-1/2 cups spinach and 1-1/2 cups sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce.
5
Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled and cubed, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Butternut Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Lasagna

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