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Vegetable Lasagna with Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash

A comforting dish featuring layers of creamy ricotta and vibrant vegetables between tender pasta sheets.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 9 sheets Lasagna Noodles whole wheat or gluten-free
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach or substitute frozen
Cheeses
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese whole milk
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese part-skim
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Sauces and Oils
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
Other
  • 1 large Egg for ricotta mixture

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and chop sweet potatoes and butternut squash into small cubes. Toss them in olive oil with salt and pepper before spreading them on a baking sheet.
Roasting
  1. Roast the vegetables in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
Ricotta Mixture
  1. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with one egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until smooth.
Layering
  1. In a baking dish, spread some marinara sauce on the bottom, then add lasagna noodles followed by half of your roasted veggies and some ricotta mixture. Repeat until all layers are built.
  2. Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle shredded mozzarella along with parmesan cheese generously over everything.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for cozy dinners or festive occasions, and it can be served as a main dish or side.

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