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Butternut Squash Lasagna with Kale and Ricotta
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x9 baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lasagna noodles
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and the dried sage. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until soft. Mash lightly with a fork once cooled.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl, stir the ricotta with half the grated parmesan and a pinch of salt.
  • Spread a thin layer of mashed squash in the bottom of a 9x9 baking dish. Add a layer of noodles, then half the ricotta mixture, half the kale, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat the layers once more, ending with noodles on top.
  • Spread the remaining squash over the top noodles. Scatter the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan across the surface.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes more until the cheese is lightly browned. Let the lasagna rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Roast the squash a day ahead to speed up assembly. If the kale releases extra liquid during cooking, drain it briefly before layering so the noodles stay firm. Leftovers reheat best in a covered dish at 350°F to keep the cheese from drying out.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Large pot, Baking sheet, Skillet, Mixing bowl, 9x9 baking dish