Butternut Squash and Beef Lasagna Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Butternut Squash and Beef Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

2 butternut squash - peeled

seeded

and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

or to taste

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

divided

or to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 pound ground beef

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

2 ½ teaspoons salt

divided

1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese

2 eggs

beaten

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese

shredded

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

or to taste

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Arrange butternut squash slices in a single layer on each baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each layer; season each with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft but still firm to the bite about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef and garlic until browned about 5 minutes. Drain grease. Mix in remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning pasta sauce brown sugar basil and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer stirring occasionally until flavors combine about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Mix remaining 1 teaspoon salt ricotta cheese eggs 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and parsley together in a bowl.

Step 6

Layer 1/3 of the squash slices in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover squash with 1/2 of the ricotta mixture 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the beef mixture. Repeat layers ending with remaining squash slices and sauce. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until cheeses are melted and sauce is bubbly about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Butternut Squash and Beef Lasagna Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 443.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.7g 49%

Carbohydrates: 41.2g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 6.4g 26%

Sugars: 14.6g

Fat: 21.3g 33%

Saturated Fat: 9.3g 46%

Cholesterol: 99mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 22508.1IU 450%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.6mg 90%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 45.3mg 75%

Folate: 83.3mcg 21%

Calcium: 495.3mg 50%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 108.2mg 39%

Potassium: 1156.4mg 32%

Sodium: 1235mg 49%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 191.3

*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.