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Butternut squash lasagna slice with Parmesan and ricotta layers on a ceramic plate

Butternut Squash Lasagna with Parmesan and Ricotta

Butternut Squash Lasagna is a creamy, comforting layered pasta dish with smooth squash and ricotta textures balanced by savory cheese flavors. It is a satisfying choice for cozy meals and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 335
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Squash mixture
  • 4 cups butternut squash puree
  • 1 1/2 tbs. sel de cuisine (cinnamon, rosemary, and salt blend)
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Ricotta mixture
  • 15 oz. (425 g) part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Lasagna noodles
  • 8 short whole wheat lasagna noodles
Topping
  • sliced cheese, to top pieces (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Mix the squash puree, sel de cuisine, garlic, salt, and pepper together until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, then mix thoroughly.
Assembly
  1. Coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Spread a small amount of the butternut squash mixture across the bottom of the dish.
  3. Arrange 2 noodles in the dish with slight overlap. Add half of the remaining squash mixture, then place 2 more noodles over the layer and spread with half of the ricotta mixture.
  4. Repeat the layers in order with noodles, squash mixture, noodles, and ricotta mixture. Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45 minutes.
  2. Add sliced cheese on top, then bake or broil for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Notes

Covering the lasagna may help prevent the top from becoming too crisp, especially if you do not plan to melt cheese over each piece. It may also help retain moisture. The lasagna was made uncovered and tasted great, but covering it during baking or adding a little more liquid such as vegetable stock may help maintain a creamier texture.