Description
A comforting and nutritious lasagna that cleverly disguises vegetables with creamy layers of cheese, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 cups Cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 12 Lasagna noodles
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Oregano and thyme, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil, then add mushrooms and spinach.
- Prepare the butternut squash by roasting it until tender, then blend with olive oil, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the lasagna in a baking dish with layers of noodles, mushroom-spinach mixture, ricotta, mozzarella, and butternut squash puree.
- Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability, and let the lasagna rest for better slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: lasagna, vegetarian, comfort food, butternut squash, family recipe, healthy lasagna