Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll-Ups with Ricotta. This delightful dish features tender lasagna noodles rolled around a creamy filling of mashed butternut squash, ricotta cheese, and fragrant sage, all baked to perfection with a velvety béchamel sauce. Not only do they offer an eye-catching presentation, making them perfect for festive gatherings, but they also cater to vegetarians without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction. Make-ahead friendly, this recipe can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving, delivering an elegant yet cozy meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles
- Mashed butternut squash
- Ricotta cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh sage
- Egg
- Unsalted butter
- Milk
Instructions
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente; drain and lay flat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butternut squash, ricotta (reserve some), Parmesan, egg, sage, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- Prepare the béchamel by melting butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour and gradually adding warm milk until thickened; stir in seasonings.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread half of the béchamel sauce in a baking dish.
- Fill each noodle with 2-3 tablespoons of the filling, sprinkle with mozzarella, roll up tightly, and place in the baking dish seam-side down.
- Top with remaining béchamel and mozzarella; bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg