Description
No-Noodle Butternut Squash Lasagna with sausage and sage is a comforting, hearty dish that redefines traditional lasagna. Delve into layers of sweet butternut squash, savory sausage, and aromatic sage, all enveloped in rich cheeses. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this dish brings warmth and flavor to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel and cube butternut squash.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cubed butternut squash and sauté until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and half of the chopped sage.
- In a baking dish, layer the sausage mixture, ricotta blend, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat until ingredients are used up.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg