Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional lasagna using butternut squash and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add butternut squash and cook until tender.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
- Add half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Add half of the butternut squash and a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with another 3 noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, butternut squash, and mozzarella cheese.
- Top with the last 3 noodles and remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use no-boil lasagna noodles for easier preparation.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Butternut Squash Spinach Lasagna, Vegetarian Lasagna, Healthy Lasagna, Butternut Squash Recipe