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Vegetable Lasagna with Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash & Cranberry Glaze

Delicious Vegetable Lasagna with Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash & Cranberry Glaze

This Vegetable Lasagna with Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash & Cranberry Glaze delivers vibrant flavors in a comforting layered dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 small butternut squash peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Lasagna Layers
  • 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Cranberry Glaze
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce or jam
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Small pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potato and butternut squash slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 20 minutes until tender. Reduce oven to 375°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and balsamic vinegar over low heat until smooth for the glaze.
Layering
  1. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the ricotta mixture. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, half the roasted vegetables, half the ricotta mixture, half the feta, and half the walnuts. Repeat layers, ending with noodles.
  2. Spread remaining ricotta mixture over top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining feta and walnuts, and bake uncovered for 10 minutes until golden.
  3. Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes. Drizzle with cranberry glaze and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This lasagna is a great make-ahead dish and can be stored in the refrigerator before baking. It's also customizable with different vegetables and herbs.

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