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Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna

Total Time 2 hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion (diced)
  • 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 10 sage leaves (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 oz walnuts (coarsely chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
  • Lightly brush cut sides with 1 tsp oil and place, cut side down onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
  • Bake in the oven or 1 hour or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining tsp oil in a large saute pan over medium heat
  • Add onions, and saute for 3 minutes, until onions begin to soften.
  • Reduce heat o medium-low and continue to cook stirring frequently, until onions are very soft and golden brown.
  • Scoop out the flesh of the squash into the bowl of a food processor.
  • Add ricotta, nutmeg, egg whites, fresh sage, salt, pepper, and parmesan and process until smooth.
  • Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and gently fold in the caramelized onions.
  • Assemble lasagna, cover the bottom of the pan with about 1/2 a cup of the marinara sauce.
  • Top with a single layer of lasagna noodles, overlapping slightly, then 1 cup butternut squash mixture and 1/2 cup of mozzarella.
  • Repeat layer 2 more times, starting with the 1/2 cup marinara sauce, layer of noodles, remaining butternut squash, and remaining marinara sauce.
  • Cover the dish with foil, place onto a baking tray, and back in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil, top lasagna with reserved mozzarella, and walnuts and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.
Keyword Healthy