11/19/08

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Prep: 45 min.
Bake: approx 1 hr.

3 lbs. butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 cups milk
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh rosemary
9 no-boil lasagna noodles
1-1/3 cups finely shredded Parmesan cheese (5-1/2 oz.)
1 cup whipping cream

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Place squash in the prepared baking pan. Add oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss gently to coat. Spread in an even layer. Roast, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring once. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F.

2. Meanwhile, for sauce: In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in squash and rosemary.

3. Lightly grease a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. To assemble, spread about 1 cup of the sauce in the the prepared baking dish. Layer three of the noodles in dish. Spread with one-third of the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Repeat layering noodles, sauce, and Parmesan cheese two more times. Pour whipping cream evenly over layers in dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.

4. Cover dish with foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake about 10 minutes more or until edges are bubbly and top is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Make-ahead tip: Prepare as directed through Step 3. Cover unbaked lasagna with foil; chill for 2 to 24 hours. To serve, bake, covered, in a 375 degree F oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until edges are bubbly and top is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Source: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/pasta/butternut-squash-lasagna/

I've never made this, but it sounds delicious. I have no idea how to label it. Pasta? Casserole? Vegetarian Main Dish? Help!
2/10/09 Can I say YUM?!?!?! I made it tonight, as my own private dinner for after the kids were asleep (and my non-lasagna-eating husband is traveling). If only I had a glass of wine. Instead I just had 3 portions of noodles. Definitely recommend it!

2 comments:

Rylie Suzanna said...

Yum!

I think it is a veg. main dish. It looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing. xoxo

Kjirsten said...

Thanks, Jade! I put in VMD. I guess nothing says we can't have multiple labels for a post too. If it makes it easier to find.