{"id":19336,"date":"2022-09-26T08:55:17","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T12:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.elisalou.com\/blog\/?p=19336"},"modified":"2022-09-26T08:55:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T12:55:18","slug":"butternut-spinach-lasagna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elisalou.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/26\/butternut-spinach-lasagna\/","title":{"rendered":"Butternut Spinach Lasagna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s that time of year again! Last night I made our first Butternut squash recipe for the season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy tested + for the Rona yesterday morning and was feeling kinda crappy so I figured some comfort food was in order<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7F2D4C38-E89E-46CC-8F70-6EB25D25C2F2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7F2D4C38-E89E-46CC-8F70-6EB25D25C2F2.jpeg 535w, https:\/\/www.elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7F2D4C38-E89E-46CC-8F70-6EB25D25C2F2-201x300.jpeg 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It turned out really good- will for sure be making this again<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INGREDIENTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Butternut Parmesan Sauce:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1\u00a0lb\u00a0butternut squash,\u00a0peeled and diced<\/li><li>1\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0olive oil<\/li><li>3\u00a0cloves\u00a0garlic,\u00a0minced<\/li><li>2\u00a0tbsp\u00a0fresh grated parmesan cheese<\/li><li>salt and ground black pepper,\u00a0to taste<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Lasagna:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>9\u00a0\u00a0lasagna noodles,\u00a0cooked <\/li><li>10\u00a0oz\u00a0package fresh chopped spinach<\/li><li>15\u00a0oz ricotta cheese<\/li><li>1\/2\u00a0cup\u00a0fresh grated Parmesan cheese<\/li><li>1\u00a0large egg<\/li><li>salt and pepper<\/li><li> 3 oz shredded Italian Blend Cheese <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INSTRUCTIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bring a large pot to a boil.<\/li><li>Add butternut squash and cook until soft.<\/li><li>Remove squash with a slotted spoon, reserve about 1 cup of the water and set aside, then blend until smooth with a blender or food processor, adding 1\/4 cup\u00a0 of the reserved liquid to thin out.<\/li><li>Meanwhile, in a large deep non-stick skillet, add the oil, saut\u00e9  garlic over medium-low heat until soft and golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add pureed butternut squash and a handful of the chopped spinach, season with with salt and fresh cracked pepper and add a little more of the reserved water to thin out to your liking. Stir in 2 1\/2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese and set aside.<\/li><li>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li><li>Put 1\/2 cup butternut sauce sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 12 baking dish.<\/li><li>Combine spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.<\/li><li>Take 1\/3 cup of ricotta mixture and spread evenly over noodle. Roll carefully and place seam side down onto the baking dish. Repeat with remaining noodles.<\/li><li>Ladle about 1 cup of sauce over the noodles in the baking dish and top each one with 1 tbsp Italian cheese blend.<\/li><li>Put foil over baking dish and bake for 40 minutes, or until cheese melts and everything is hot and bubbly. Remove foil and bake uncovered 5-10 more minutes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s that time of year again! Last night I made our first Butternut squash recipe for the season! Andy tested + for the Rona yesterday morning and was feeling kinda crappy so I figured some comfort food was in order It turned out really good- will for sure be making this again INGREDIENTS For the Butternut Parmesan Sauce: 1\u00a0lb\u00a0butternut squash,\u00a0peeled and diced 1\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0olive oil 3\u00a0cloves\u00a0garlic,\u00a0minced 2\u00a0tbsp\u00a0fresh grated parmesan cheese salt and ground black pepper,\u00a0to taste For the Lasagna: 9\u00a0\u00a0lasagna noodles,\u00a0cooked 10\u00a0oz\u00a0package fresh chopped spinach 15\u00a0oz ricotta cheese 1\/2\u00a0cup\u00a0fresh grated Parmesan cheese 1\u00a0large egg salt and pepper 3 oz shredded Italian Blend Cheese INSTRUCTIONS Bring a large pot to a boil. Add butternut squash and cook until soft. Remove squash with a slotted spoon, reserve about 1 cup of the water and set aside, then blend until smooth with a blender or food processor, adding 1\/4 cup\u00a0 of the reserved liquid to thin out. Meanwhile, in a large deep non-stick skillet, add the oil, saut\u00e9 garlic over medium-low heat until soft and golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add pureed butternut squash and a handful of the chopped spinach, season with with salt and fresh cracked pepper and add a little more of the reserved water to thin out to your liking. Stir in 2 1\/2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese and set aside. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Put 1\/2 cup butternut sauce sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 12 baking dish. Combine spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Take 1\/3 cup of ricotta mixture and spread evenly over noodle. Roll carefully and place seam side down onto the baking dish. Repeat with remaining noodles. Ladle about 1 cup of sauce over the noodles in the baking dish and top each one with 1 tbsp Italian cheese blend. Put foil over baking dish and bake for 40 minutes, or until cheese melts and everything is hot and bubbly. 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