Butternut Squash Lasagna: Easy Comfort Food for Home Chefs
Butternut Squash Lasagna is a delicious and easy comfort food perfect for home chefs. This recipe combines layered pasta with creamy butternut squash and cheese for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, boil the lasagna noodles until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the butternut squash until soft.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg.
- In a baking dish, layer noodles, squash, and ricotta mixture.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like basil or thyme in the layers.
- This lasagna can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg