Butternut Squash Lasagna
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This fall lasagna can be made with any winter squash and can be served as either a side dish or a vegetarian entree.
Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds butternut squash, about 6 cups when cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk, whole or 2%
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese, whole milk or part skim
- 12 lasagna noodles, whole wheat or white, cooked al dente
- ½ pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Peel and cube butternut squash and cook in a large pot of boiling water until soft; puree in food processor and set aside. Heat butter and flour in a saucepan until it turns a slight golden brown; add milk, whisking vigorously to avoid lumps. Season with salt and pepper, add nutmeg, and continue stirring until thickened. Stir in ricotta cheese until smooth. Layer 3 noodles on the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 glass baking dish. Spread with ¼ of the butternut squash, then top with ¼ of the cheese sauce. Repeat for 3 more layers, then spread shredded mozzarella over the top and cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly, about 45 minutes.
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