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Creamy Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

Creamy Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe
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Delight in these Creamy Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups, a comforting and elegant dish featuring smooth butternut squash and ricotta filling, nestled inside tender lasagna noodles and topped with a velvety homemade béchamel sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Enhanced with fresh sage and Parmesan, these roll ups are perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Roll Ups

  • 1 package lasagna noodles (can use gluten-free) – about 15-16 noodles
  • 1 cup mashed butternut squash or canned pumpkin purée
  • 1¼ cups ricotta cheese, divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh sage, plus more for serving
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Béchamel Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2–3 cups warm milk (use 2 cups for thicker sauce or 3 cups for thinner)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ tsp grated nutmeg
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 large fresh sage leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed

Optional Crispy Sage Leaves

  • A handful of fresh sage leaves
  • Neutral oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and lay them flat on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with oil between overlapping noodles to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the mashed butternut squash, ¾ cup ricotta, ½ cup Parmesan, egg, chopped sage, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well incorporated. If the mixture is too thick to spread, gently fold in the remaining ½ cup ricotta.
  3. Prepare the Béchamel Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk continuously for about 3 minutes until it turns light golden. Gradually whisk in 2 to 3 cups of warm milk, increasing heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer and whisk for 3 more minutes until thickened. Reduce heat to low, add sage leaves and smashed garlic cloves, and cook for 8-10 minutes until velvety and smooth. Remove sage and garlic, then stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, cayenne, kosher salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Assemble the Roll Ups: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lay out as many noodles as fit on a cutting board. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the filling evenly over each noodle. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella on top, then roll each noodle tightly from bottom to top. Place roll ups aside gently and repeat with remaining noodles.
  5. Bake the Roll Ups: Discard sage leaves and garlic from béchamel. Pour half of the béchamel sauce evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch or 8×14-inch baking dish. Arrange the roll ups in the dish, either laying flat or standing on their sides. Drizzle the remaining béchamel sauce over the top, sprinkle remaining mozzarella evenly, and bake for 30 minutes until bubbling and the pasta edges start to crisp.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle additional grated Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper on top. Garnish with fresh sage leaves as desired. For extra flavor and texture, serve with optional crispy fried sage leaves prepared by frying fresh sage in neutral oil for 20-30 seconds until bubbling subsides, then draining and seasoning lightly with kosher salt.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free lasagna noodles if gluten intolerance is a concern.
  • The thickness of the béchamel can be adjusted by varying the amount of milk.
  • The mashed butternut squash can be substituted with canned pumpkin purée.
  • Handle the cooked noodles carefully to prevent tearing as some may break during cooking.
  • Optional crispy sage leaves add a delightful crunch and herbal aroma as a garnish.
  • This dish can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

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Keywords: butternut squash, lasagna roll ups, creamy lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, baked pasta, homemade béchamel, sage, comfort food

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