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Spinach & Butternut Squash Lasagna

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 pkg 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 2 cups chopped ham {optional}
  • 3 T butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 fresh sage leaves
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2 T all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup grated or sliced white cheddar fontina or gouda cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated 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
Keyword butternut squash lasagna, spinach & butternut squash lasagna, vegetable casserole, vegetable lasagna