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Butternut Squash Lasagna

Butternut Squash Lasagna is a lightened up comfort food that is made with lactose free cheese, so it can be enjoyed by all!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 219kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large shallot finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter or regular butter for non-vegan version
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk or regular milk for non-vegan version
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 9 ounces oven-ready lasagna noodles
  • 8 ounces GO VEGGIE Lactose Free Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter or regular butter for non vegan version
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
  • Place face down up on baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Roast in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, until flesh is tender.
  • Scoop out flesh and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add shallots and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In same skillet, heat butter over medium heat.
  • Once melted, add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly add milk, whisking to combine. Let cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add sage and stir to combine and season with salt.
  • Add milk mixture to blender along with butternut squash and blend to make butternut sauce.
  • Add ⅔ cup of butternut mixture to the bottom of a greased 9x13" pan.
  • Top with lasagna noodles.
  • Spread ½ of spinach mixture on top of lasagna noodles, followed by ⅓ of the mozzarella cheese and ⅔ cup of butternut squash sauce.
  • Repeat with lasagna noodles, remaining spinach, ⅓ of the mozzarella cheese, and approximately ⅔ cup of sauce.
  • Finally, top with one more layer of lasagna noodles, remaining sauce, and cheese.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium bowl and mix with Panko breadcrumbs.
  • Sprinkle over top of the lasagna.
  • Cover with foil and bake in preheated 400 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Top with additional fresh sage.
  • Cut into squares, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 13091IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 403mg | Iron: 2mg