Irresistible Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll-Ups Recipe
A comforting and delicious twist on classic lasagna featuring roasted garlic and butternut squash rolled into tender lasagna noodles, layered with creamy ricotta and melty cheeses, all baked to golden perfection with savory marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Lasagna Roll-Ups
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried sage
Cheese Filling
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Garnish
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Roast: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle it with olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and place it along with the squash on a baking tray. Roast for 25–30 minutes or until the squash is tender.
- Cook Noodles: While the squash roasts, cook the lasagna noodles in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and lay the noodles flat to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: Once the squash and garlic are roasted, mash the butternut squash and squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the mixture. Combine with ricotta, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, dried sage, salt, and pepper until creamy and well blended.
- Assemble Roll-Ups: Spread marinara sauce evenly in a baking dish. Spread about 2–3 tablespoons of the cheese and squash filling onto each noodle and carefully roll them up. Place each roll-up seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Top and Bake: Spoon additional marinara sauce over the roll-ups and sprinkle extra shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest and Garnish: Allow the lasagna roll-ups to rest for 10 minutes after baking. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving to add a fresh, herbaceous touch.
Notes
- Make sure to cook the noodles al dente so they’re easy to roll without breaking.
- Roasting the garlic softens it and brings out a sweet, mellow flavor that blends beautifully with the squash.
- You can prepare the filling a day ahead and assemble the roll-ups just before baking for a quicker meal day.
- Use fresh sage if available for a brighter flavor; just reduce quantity slightly.
- For a vegan version, substitute ricotta and mozzarella with plant-based cheeses.
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