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butternut squash and bacon lasagna roll-ups

Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

for the filling:

  • 4-5 slices of bacon
  • 2 shallots
  • 8 cups cubed butternut squash about 1 large butternut squash
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

for the sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 shallots diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

for the pasta

  • 10-14 lasagna noodles cooked al dente according to package
  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese mix

Instructions

to make the filling:

  • In large skillet, fry bacon until crispy.
  • Remove from skillet, and set aside, keeping about 2 tablespoon of bacon grease in skillet. (If not using bacon, just heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil in large skillet)
  • Add shallots and cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
  • Add butternut squash and sage and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, until squash is tender. I covered the squash for about 5 minutes to let it "steam."
  • Place squash in large bowl and mash with a potato masher.
  • Mix in ricotta cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and diced bacon. Set aside.
  • This would be a good time to cook the lasagna. Once cooked, keep the noodles in a large bowl of cold water to keep them from sticking to each other.

to make the sauce:

  • Heat olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add shallots and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook one more minute.
  • De-glaze pan with wine, scraping up loose bits.
  • Add evaporated milk or cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

to assemble:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray 9x13" or similar sized baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread about ¼ cup of filling along each lasagna noodle, leaving ½ inch border on each end.
  • Roll up noodles and place rolls either upright, making sure they are snug, or with seam side down.
  • Pour sauce over roll-ups and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is golden brown.
  • Enjoy!