Description
A warm, cheesy lasagna layered with butternut squash, spinach, and rich cheeses, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
- Lasagna Noodles
- Butternut Squash
- Fresh Spinach
- Ricotta Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Eggs
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Butternut Squash: Peel, seed, and cube it. Cook in salted boiling water until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Spinach & Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Make the Ricotta Mixture: Combine ricotta cheese, egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- Layer the Lasagna: In a baking dish, layer butternut squash, ricotta mixture, sautéed spinach, and mozzarella, then repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake to Perfection: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Let it Rest: Allow lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This lasagna tastes even better the next day and can be made ahead of time. Great for leftovers and easy to freeze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lasagna, butternut squash, spinach, vegetarian recipes, comfort food