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Butternut Squash Lasagna Rollups

Butternut Squash Lasagna Rollups

Looking for a new Fall comfort food recipe? Try this easy and delicious Butternut Squash Lasagna Rollups. It’s gluten-free and can be modified dairy-free.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • BUTTERNUT SQUASH SAUCE
  • 1 ½ lbs butternut squash peeled, seeded, cubed OR use frozen
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 sprigs of fresh sage
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • LASAGNA
  • 8-10 lasagna sheets cooked according to the package
  • 12 oz container of vegan ricotta or regular
  • 1 cup shredded organic mozzarella cheese or vegan cheese plus 1/3cup for topping
  • 1/2 cup spinach sliced
  • 8 sage leaves sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°
  2. In a steamer basket, add the butternut squash and steam for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet set to medium heat, add a tbsp of olive oil and saute the sage, shallot and garlic for about 3 minutes. Then, add them to a blender and add the remaining Butternut Squash Sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth adding more milk if needed. Set aside.
  3. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package.
  4. RICOTTA MIXTURE: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, add the ricotta, cheese, sage, salt and pepper. Mix and set aside.
  5. In a 9x11 baking dish, pour a thin layer of the butternut sauce and spread evenly.
  6. Lay the cooked noodles flat.
  7. Spread the ricotta mixture across the noodles. Then, sprinkle a little shredded cheese. Roll them up one by one and place them into the baking dish.
  8. Pour most of the remaining sauce on top of the lasagna rollups.
  9. Top with a little more cheese and fresh sage.
  10. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
  11. Remove the cover and bake for the remaining 10-12 minutes.
  12. Serve and enjoy!