Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Squash Noodles

This healthy version of lasagna replaces pasta noodles with sheets of butternut squash then tops it off with a creamy bechamel sauce.

Vintage plate with serving of Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Squash Noodles with casserole dish in background
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and thinly sliced

  • ground nutmeg

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 leek, thinly sliced

  • 2 ½ cups baby spinach leaves

  • ½ cup whole milk

  • cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons rice flour

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese

Bechamel Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Arrange butternut squash slices on the baking sheets. Sprinkle 1 pinch nutmeg on top.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until pliable but not mushy, about 5 minutes per side.

  4. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and spinach; cook and stir until wilted, about 5 minutes.

  5. Stir 1/2 cup milk, Parmesan cheese, rice flour, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and black pepper into the saucepan until combined and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

  6. Arrange half of the butternut squash in the bottom of an 8-1/2x11-inch casserole dish. Layer leek mixture and ricotta cheese on top. Arrange remaining butternut squash on top.

  7. Bake lasagna in the preheated oven until golden, about 40 minutes.

  8. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a golden paste forms, 5 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; slowly whisk in 2 cups milk until thickened and bubbling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer sauce until smooth, 10 to 20 minutes.

  9. Season sauce with salt and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Pour over lasagna.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

215 Calories
10g Fat
28g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 215
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 440mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 213mg 16%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 706mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.