Butternut Squash And Kale Lasagna Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND KALE LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mash butternut squash. Add ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. Set aside
• In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage (if using). If you're not using it to keep the lasagna vegetarian, heat the olive oil in the skillet. Once the sausage is browned or olive oil is heated, add kale and cook until wilted. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in the flour. Add vegetable broth, milk, and heavy cream and bring to a simmer until sauce thickens. Add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread a thin layer of sauce at the bottom of the pan, then add 3 lasagna noodles. Spread a layer of the butternut squash and cheese mixture over the noodles, Then add some of the kale/sausage mixture. Then add a small handful of the remaining mozzarella and a few scoops of sauce. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. The final layer on top of the last layer of lasagna noodles should be the remainder of the sauce and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
• At this point, you can refrigerate the lasagna until ready to bake.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
• Let sit for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
• Enjoy!

SKILLET LASAGNA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine the squash, ricotta, 3/4 cup parmesan, the rosemary and nutmeg in a medium bowl. In another bowl, combine the marinara sauce and basil.
• Spread 1/2 cup of the marinara in a large nonstick skillet. Cover with 2 lasagna noodles. Spread half of the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles, then sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella. Add another layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, 1 cup marinara and half of the remaining mozzarella. Top with the remaining 2 noodles, then the remaining marinara and mozzarella. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.
• Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the pasta is tender and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. (Check halfway through: If the edges seem dry, add up to 1/2 cup water.) Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

BROKEN LASAGNA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND KALE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the whole sage leaves and fry until crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; season with salt.
• Add the squash and shallots to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chopped sage and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add 1 cup of the boiling water and the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until the squash is tender and the sauce is reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the broken lasagna noodles to the boiling water and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain. Add the noodles and kale to the skillet with the squash and toss to coat, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Remove from the heat, add 1/4 cup grated parmesan and toss.
• Divide the noodles among bowls. Top with fried sage leaves and the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.

BALSAMIC BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH KALE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place squash in a bowl; add onion, 1/2 of the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper and toss to coat. Spread mixture in a single layer onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and golden, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Combine kale and broth in a heavy-bottom skillet; bring to a light simmer. Cover skillet, reduce heat, and cook until kale is tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes; drain any excess liquid. Mix kale, squash mixture, and remaining balsamic vinegar together in a serving bowl.