BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA WITH SMOKY MARINARA
I recently discovered how much I enjoy butternut squash and, once you get through the prepwork of cutting it up, how easy it is to incorporate into some favorite dishes. I believe you can also buy pre-diced at the supermarket, too. I came across this adapted recipe in an e-mail from myrecipes.com. The original recipe is in a March 2003 issue of Cooking Light (the lasagna and marinara were two different recipes, actually). I changed the recipes up a little bit. First, for family (taste) preference, and second, because this recipe originally made 2 8x8 pans of lasagna. Those bubbled over in my oven, so I changed that to 2 9x9 pans. The sauce recipe alone is very good, and it makes 6 cups.
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano; sauté 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in vinegar and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to the lowest simmer setting while you're making the lasagna.
- Make the lasagna: Preheat oven to 375°.
- In a medium bowl, combine the onions and the spinach. Separate the spinach with a fork, making sure it is combined well with the onion pieces.
- Combine cheese blend, parsley, salt, pepper, eggs, and cottage cheese in a large bowl.
- Place squash in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on high 5 minutes or until tender.
- Coat the bottom and sides of 2 (9-inch-square) baking dishes with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup Smoky Marinara in the bottom of one prepared dish. Arrange 2 noodles over sauce; spread 1 cup cheese mixture over noodles. Arrange 1 1/2 cups squash over cheese mixture; spread 3/4 cup sauce over squash.
- Arrange 2 noodles over sauce; spread 1 cup cheese mixture over the noodles. Arrange 1 1/2 cups onion mixture over cheese mixture; spread 3/4 cup sauce over spinach mixture.
- Arrange 2 noodles over sauce; spread 1 cup Smoky Marinara evenly over noodles. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients in remaining pan.
- Cover each pan with foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes.
- To freeze unbaked lasagna: Prepare through Step 8. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing to remove as much air as possible. Wrap with heavy-duty foil. Store in freezer for up to 2 months.
- To prepare frozen unbaked lasagna: Thaw completely in refrigerator (about 24 hours). Preheat oven to 375º. Remove foil; reserve foil. Remove plastic wrap; discard wrap. Cover lasagna with reserved foil; bake at 375º for 1 hour. Uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.9, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 768.1, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 19.8
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Atif Hussain
[email protected]This lasagna is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Addy Jumper
[email protected]This lasagna is delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the marinara sauce.
Covid Lopez
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Antoinette Higgins
[email protected]This lasagna is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the butternut squash and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.
Mithu Mridha
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this one is amazing. The butternut squash and smoky marinara are a perfect combination.
namwanje sophia
[email protected]This lasagna is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
DarkSideBlade365
[email protected]I love the combination of butternut squash and smoky marinara in this lasagna. It's a unique and delicious dish.
Joshua Bain
[email protected]This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a very easy recipe to follow.
Naimul Hossain
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and so delicious.
Amirun Nessa
[email protected]This lasagna is delicious! The butternut squash adds a nice sweetness and the smoky marinara is perfect.
Denise Jules
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Nawab Ziddi
[email protected]This lasagna is so flavorful and comforting. The butternut squash and smoky marinara are a perfect combination. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nadeem Ahmad
[email protected]I love how easy this lasagna is to make. I was able to prep it in advance and then just pop it in the oven when I was ready to eat. It's also a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.
Altamash Khan
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The butternut squash added a delicious sweetness and the smoky marinara was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.