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Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups

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πŸŽƒ Enjoy the comforting and rich flavors of Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll-ups with savory sausage and creamy pesto sauce.
πŸ§„ This recipe features a unique blend of roasted garlic and butternut squash combined with cheesy layers, perfect for a satisfying and elegant meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 roll-ups (serves 4-6) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

8 lasagna noodles

3 links sweet or spicy Italian turkey sausage (about 1 lb.)

Olive oil for cooking and preventing sticking

1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese for assembly and topping

1 1/2 cups cooked butternut squash

1 bulb roasted garlic

1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup ricotta cheese

1/4 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Dash of black pepper

1/3 cup prepared basil pesto

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1-Getting started with roasted garlic: cutting the top of the bulb, drizzling it with olive oil, wrapping it in foil, and baking at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes; then squeeze out the softened cloves.

2-For the butternut squash: cook it by methods like microwaving: cut it in half, remove the seeds, place it face down in a dish with about 1 inch of water, and microwave for 10-15 minutes until tender.

3-Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get everything ready.

4-Next, boil water with a drizzle of olive oil and cook the 8 lasagna noodles for 1 minute less than the package directions; drain them and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.

5-In a pan, brown the 3 links of sweet or spicy Italian turkey sausage and set it aside for later.

6-Now, blend the cooked butternut squash with the roasted garlic, 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and a dash of black pepper in a food processor until smooth; add more milk if you need to adjust the thickness.

7-For the sauce, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1/3 cup prepared basil pesto.

8-Bring it to a slight boil, reduce the heat, stir in 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.

9-If the sauce thickens too much, add some reserved pasta water and season with salt and pepper.

10-Lay each cooked lasagna noodle flat, spread the squash mixture evenly over it, sprinkle with the browned turkey sausage and 1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, then roll it up tightly.

11-Pour one-third of the pesto cream sauce into a baking dish, place the roll-ups seam side down, pour the remaining sauce over them, and sprinkle with additional fresh grated Parmesan cheese; cover with foil.

12-Finally, bake for 25-30 minutes until it’s bubbly and perfect.

Notes

πŸ•’ Use frozen pre-cooked squash to save preparation time.
🌱 Omit turkey sausage for a vegetarian version.
❄️ Prepare squash filling and cooked sausage ahead and freeze for faster assembly.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Roasting and Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking and Roasting
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1-2 roll-ups