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Butternut Squash Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

Creamy Butternut Squash Spinach Mushroom Lasagna Delight

A luscious vegetarian Butternut Squash Spinach Mushroom Lasagna packed with hidden goodness.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Lasagna Ingredients
  • 12 ounces No-Boil Lasagna Noodles For hassle-free assembly.
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash Cubed, can substitute with pumpkin or sweet potato.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped, sauté until translucent.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh or garlic powder.
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Sliced, can mix varieties.
  • 4 cups Spinach Chopped, can substitute with kale.
Cheese Filling
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Creamy texture.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded, for that stretchy texture.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, for salty flavor.
Seasoning and Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Or use fresh for better flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Or use fresh herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
  • 4 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade or store-bought.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are tender.
  4. Incorporate cubed butternut squash and cook until slightly softened.
  5. Fold in chopped spinach and season with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
  6. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with half of the mozzarella and half of the parmesan until smooth.
  7. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  8. Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce and add half the ricotta mixture.
  9. Add half of the vegetable mixture on top of the ricotta layer, followed by another layer of marinara sauce.
  10. Repeat the layering process with remaining noodles, ricotta filling, and vegetable mixture.
  11. For the top layer, lay down the last three noodles, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
  12. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
  13. Allow lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal.

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