1pkg10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2cupschopped ham {optional}
3Tbutter
2clovesgarlicminced
6fresh sage leaves
1sprig fresh rosemary
2Tall purpose flour
1cupwhole milk
1cuplow sodium chicken broth
1/4teaspoongrated fresh nutmeg
3/4cupgrated or sliced white cheddarfontina or gouda cheese
1cupricotta cheese
1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese or Italian blend
no boil lasagna noodles or sheets {I used 4 lasagna sheets}
Olive oil
salt & pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment and place squash cubes in a mound in the center. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread into a thin layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes until soft.
While squash is roasting make the white sauce. Melt butter over medium heat in a medium sauce pan, add sage, garlic and rosemary and cook 3-4 minutes until butter bubbles and starts to brown. Remove sage and rosemary and set aside.
Add flour and stir, forming a roux. Slowly add milk and broth, stirring well to incorporate and thicken. Continue to add liquid a little at a time until sauce has thickened. This takes about 20 minutes.*
Season with nutmeg, salt & pepper. Add spinach and stir to combine. Add cheese and stir and cook until cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
Mash squash with the back of a spoon or fork. Combine with ricotta and season with salt and pepper.
Put a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a greased baking dish {8″ x 8″} top with lasagna noodles or sheets, tearing to fit in 1 layer of pasta.
Top noodles with 1/2 the squash mix and 1/2 of the ham. Top this with 1/2 of remaining spinach sauce. Repeat layers.
Top casserole with Parmesan and either cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Baking time will depend on temperature of casserole when baking.
Let lasagna rest for 5-10 minutes to set before cutting. Garnish with reserved sage leaves.
Notes
to make this recipe easier and quicker use jarred Alfredo sauce instead of making the white sauce