Description
This butternut squash lasagna recipe, Golden Layers with Sage, is an easy, hearty dish with beautiful golden layers and a warming aroma, perfect for busy weeknights or comforting Sunday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium (about 2 lb/900g) butternut squash
- 12–16 (about 12 oz/340g) lasagna noodles, (oven-ready or fresh)
- 15 oz (425g) ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 1 cup (4 oz/115g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 4 Tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (720ml) whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare Squash: Halve and deseed butternut squash. Roast at 400(degree)F (200(degree)C) for 30-40 minutes until tender. Cool, scoop flesh, and mash smoothly. If squash seems watery, pat lightly with a paper towel.
- Make Bechamel: Melt 4 Tbsp (56g) butter, stir in 0.25 cup (30g) flour for 1 minute until fragrant. Whisk in 3 cups (720ml) warm milk until it thickens (5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Assemble Layers: Spread thin béchamel in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer noodles, then a generous butternut squash and ricotta mixture (seasoned with sage), béchamel, and Parmesan. Repeat these layers, ending with béchamel and Parmesan.
- Bake Lasagna: Cover with foil, bake at 375(degree)F (190(degree)C) for 30 minutes until bubbly. Remove foil and bake 15-20 minutes more until golden brown. Let this amazing butternut squash lasagna rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the squash initially; aim for just tender. Whisk continuously when adding milk to the béchamel to prevent lumps. Do not overfill the pan, leaving room for expansion. Fresh sage is a must for the best aromatic magic.
- Prep Time: 70 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: butternut squash, lasagna, easy dinner, family friendly, fall recipe, béchamel, comfort food, roasted squash, sage