Brenda's Butternut Squash Lasagna
Brenda's Butternut Squash Lasagna

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I also tested this butternut squash and spinach lasagna with gluten free noodles, and it works great! I used Tinkyada gluten free brown rice lasagna Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions, rinse with cold water and drain. Top the first layer of butternut squash mixture with. Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis.

Brenda's Butternut Squash Lasagna is one of the most well liked of recent trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes delicious. They are fine and they look wonderful. Brenda's Butternut Squash Lasagna is something which I’ve loved my whole life.

To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have brenda's butternut squash lasagna using 11 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Brenda's Butternut Squash Lasagna:
  1. Make ready 1 large butternut squash
  2. Take 4 tbsp olive oil
  3. Get 1 small sweet onion
  4. Make ready 3 clove garlic, sliced
  5. Take 4 cup spinach
  6. Make ready 15 oz skim ricotta
  7. Make ready 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
  8. Take 1/4 tsp nutmeg (or ginger)
  9. Make ready 1 kosher salt
  10. Take 1 fresh ground pepper
  11. Prepare 1/3 cup skim mozzarella, grated

Pre-cut butternut squash can be found in the refrigerated produce section of the grocery store. The extra cost pays off in reduced prep time. Instead, the lasagna layers are filled butternut squash, spinach, bechamel, and cheese. The combination is ridiculously cozy and comforting.

Instructions to make Brenda's Butternut Squash Lasagna:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease casserole dish with non stick spray.
  2. Prepare squash noodles: Peel, halve and seed the squash. Cut off the lower third of the squash (the part where the seeds have been removed) and reserve for another use. Slice the neck of the squash into long strips that resemble wide lasagna noodles, about 1/8 inch thick. It is helpful to use a mandoline, but a long slicing knife will also work. (I cut mine into small slices to make it easier to handle, they tend to break apart if boiled too long)
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the squash noodles until they are slightly tender, 4-5 minutes, then gently remove the noodles with a slotted spoon.
  4. Prepare the spinach: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saute pan. Add onions and cook till translucent, 4-5 minutes. (I used season blend, which is a bag of chopped onions, red bell peppers & celery already chopped.) Add garlic and cook till fragrant, 1 minute more. Add the spinach in batches, allowing it to cook down before adding more. Cook until all spinach is wilted, 5-6 minutes. (I only used about 3 cups of spinach)
  5. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta with nutmeg and sage. (I didn't have nutmeg so I used 1/4 tsp ginger instead)
  6. Cover the bottom of the prepared dish with a layer of squash. Top with a third of the ricotta any gently spread it evenly.
  7. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with half the spinach mixture.
  8. Continue layering, and finish with a layer of squash, ricotta and a final drizzle of olive oil. Top with the mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake until filling is bubbly and the mozzarella is golden brown, 35-40 minutes Let cool slightly before serving to let the layers set.

Instead, the lasagna layers are filled butternut squash, spinach, bechamel, and cheese. The combination is ridiculously cozy and comforting. I will never forget the day my mom came home from the grocery store and promptly announced that she would never, ever cook lasagna again. In her hands she triumphantly held a frozen foil box that would end her kitchen drudgery forever. This Butternut Squash Lasagna may very well go down as my all-time favorite recipe.

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