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Butternut Squash Lasagna

Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipe

This is a creamy, savory, salty sweet almost vegetarian lasagna dish that my sister Becky and her husband Jens made this Christmas when they were visiting. I say “almost” vegetarian because we made the addition of Chicken broth to add a bit more richness to the recipe.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 22 mins
Total Time 1 hr 37 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 489 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 or 2  butternut squash(es)
  •  6 large red onions sliced
  • 1 large shallots diced finely
  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 12 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups grated Monterey jack cheese
  • 2 leaves sage diced finely
  • 1 cup  chicken broth
  • 1/4  tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  •  to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 regular box dried OR homemade from our recipe Lasagna noodles 
  • 3 cups Bechamel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cut the squash(es) in half, scoop out the seeds, skin, and cut into small square chunks. Bake the squash in a  baking pan with the chicken broth and shallots at 350 for 30 minutes or until tender.  Puree the mixture in a mixing bowl and add ricotta cheese and diced sage.
  • In a small stock pot, bring water to a boil and add salt and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes until Al Dente. Drain and place in a bowl – toss with olive oil so they don’t stick together.
  • Saute onions in a skillet until caramelized
  • Create a creamy white sauce (bechamel recipe here)
  • Grate cheese (Monterey jack, parmesan, mozzarella, other cheeses you want to use) Thinly slice any other vegetables that you decide to use (mushrooms are a nice addition.)
  • In a baking dish, layer first some bechamel, then lasagna noodles, followed by squash cream, onions, other vegetables, and more bechamel. Repeat. The top layer should be noodles, with cheese and bechamel on top, garnished with sage. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly. Sprinkle with more parmesan cheese and enjoy!

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