Best 3 Butternut Squash Lasagne Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Butternut Squash Lasagne, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delightful dish combines the earthy sweetness of butternut squash with the rich, comforting flavors of a classic lasagna. Layers of tender lasagna sheets, creamy béchamel sauce, and a hearty filling of roasted butternut squash, spinach, and mushrooms create a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Topped with a golden crust of melted cheese, this Butternut Squash Lasagna is a feast for the senses, perfect for a cozy dinner party or a special occasion. In this article, we present a comprehensive guide to crafting this culinary masterpiece, including a detailed recipe, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips to ensure success in your kitchen.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND HAZELNUT LASAGNE



Butternut Squash and Hazelnut Lasagne image

Categories     Nut     Pasta     Vegetable     Bake     Christmas     Vegetarian     Buffet     Casserole/Gratin     Butternut Squash     Fall     Winter     Hazelnut     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

For squash filling
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 cup hazelnuts (4 oz), toasted , loose skins rubbed off with a kitchen towel, and coarsely chopped
For sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups milk
1 bay leaf (not California)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
For assembling lasagne
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella, coarsely grated (2 cups)
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (3 oz)
12 (7- by 3 1/2-inch) sheets no-boil lasagne (1/2 lb)

Steps:

  • Make filling:
  • Cook onion in butter in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes. Add squash, garlic, salt, and white pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, sage, and nuts. Cool filling.
  • Make sauce while squash cooks:
  • Cook garlic in butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk in a stream, whisking. Add bay leaf and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes. Whisk in salt and white pepper and remove from heat. Discard bay leaf. (Cover surface of sauce with wax paper if not using immediately.)
  • Assemble lasagne:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Toss cheeses together. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a buttered 13- by 9- by 2-inch glass baking dish (or other shallow 3-quart baking dish) and cover with 3 pasta sheets, leaving spaces between sheets. Spread with 2/3 cup sauce and one third of filling, then sprinkle with a heaping 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layering 2 more times, beginning with pasta sheets and ending with cheese. Top with remaining 3 pasta sheets, remaining sauce, and remaining cheese.
  • Tightly cover baking dish with buttered foil and bake lasagne in middle of oven 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until golden and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let lasagne stand 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNE



Butternut Squash Lasagne image

This recipe is from Gourmet magazine (slightly adapted). This makes about 12 small side servings or 6-8 main course servings. This lasagne is very rich so a smaller portion is usually desired.

Provided by ytak1312

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs butternut squash (diced 1/2-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups 2% low-fat milk
4 tablespoons dried rosemary, crumbled
4 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup butter
4 tablespoons whole wheat flour
9 lasagna noodles (no boil is fine)
1 1/3 cups parmesan cheese (grated)
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F and oil a shallow baking pan(s).
  • Toss the squash with the oil until it is coated well and spread in one layer in pan(s). Roast the squash in the oven for about 10 minutes and season with sea salt. Stir squash and roast 10 minutes more, or until tender and beginning to turn golden.
  • While the squash is roasting, in a saucepan bring 2% milk to a simmer with rosemary. Heat milk mixture over low heat 10 minutes and pour into a bowl to set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan cook the garlic in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Stir in whole wheat flour and cook the roux, stirring, for a few minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in milk mixture until smooth. Return the pan to heat and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until thick. Stir in squash and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and spray a baking dish, (13x9x2).
  • Pour 1 cup sauce into baking dish and cover with 3 lasagne sheets, making sure they do not touch each other. Spread half of remaining sauce over pasta and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan. Make 1 more layer in same manner, beginning and ending with pasta.
  • Beat the cream with salt until it holds soft peaks and spread evenly over top pasta layer, making sure pasta is completely covered. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan over cream. Cover dish tightly with foil, tenting slightly to prevent foil from touching top layer, and bake in middle of oven 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake lasagne 10 minutes more, or until top is bubbling and golden. Let lasagne stand 5 minutes.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROSEMARY, AND GARLIC LASAGNE



Roasted Butternut Squash, Rosemary, and Garlic Lasagne image

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Garlic     Herb     Pasta     Vegetable     Bake     Dinner     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 main-course or 12 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds butternut squash, quartered, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 9 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups milk
2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crumbled
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
nine 7- by 3 1/2-inch sheets dry no-boil lasagne pasta
1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan (about 5 ounces)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. and oil 2 large shallow baking pans.
  • In a large bowl toss squash with oil until coated well and spread in one layer in pans. Roast squash in oven 10 minutes and season with salt. Stir squash and roast 10 to 15 minutes more, or until tender and beginning to turn golden.
  • While squash is roasting, in a saucepan bring milk to a simmer with rosemary. Heat milk mixture over low heat 10 minutes and pour through a sieve into a large pitcher or measuring cup.
  • In a large heavy saucepan cook garlic in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Stir in flour and cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and whisk in milk mixture in a stream until smooth. Return pan to heat and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until thick. Stir in squash and salt and pepper to taste. Sauce may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap.
  • Reduce temperature to 375°F. and butter a baking dish, 13 by 9 by 2 inches.
  • Pour 1 cup sauce into baking dish (sauce will not cover bottom completely) and cover with 3 lasagne sheets, making sure they do not touch each other. Spread half of remaining sauce over pasta and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan. Make 1 more layer in same manner, beginning and ending with pasta.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream with salt until it holds soft peaks and spread evenly over top pasta layer, making sure pasta is completely covered. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan over cream. Cover dish tightly with foil, tenting slightly to prevent foil from touching top layer, and bake in middle of oven 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake lasagne 10 minutes more, or until top is bubbling and golden. Let lasagne stand 5 minutes.
  • Garnish each serving with rosemary.

Tips:

  • To save time, use a food processor to grate the butternut squash and carrots.
  • If your lasagna noodles are thick, you may need to boil them for a few minutes before assembling the lasagna.
  • Use a light touch when layering the lasagna to prevent the noodles from breaking.
  • Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
  • Let the lasagna cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own tastes. For example, you can add more or less cheese, or you can use different types of cheese. You can also add other vegetables to the lasagna, such as spinach or mushrooms.

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