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Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll-ups

Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll-ups for Cozy Nights

Enjoy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll-ups, a cozy comfort food perfect for fall nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 roll-ups
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Roll-ups
  • 9 oz Lasagna noodles gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 lb Sweet or spicy Italian turkey sausage or pork sausage
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil any cooking oil works
  • 1 cup Fresh grated Parmesan cheese Pecorino Romano can be substituted
  • 2 cups Butternut squash or frozen steam-in-bag squash
  • 1 clove Roasted garlic store-bought is fine
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese or cottage cheese for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Milk any kind, including plant-based
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper season to taste
For the Pesto Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Prepared basil pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp Butter margarine is a substitute
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or half-and-half as a lighter alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions, reducing the time by one minute. Drain and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sweet Italian turkey sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Blend the butternut squash, roasted garlic, Parmesan, ricotta, milk, kosher salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth, adjusting consistency with more milk if necessary.
  4. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the milk, heavy cream, and prepared basil pesto, stirring until heated and just bubbling, about 3–4 minutes. Gradually stir in more Parmesan until melted and glossy.
  5. Spread a portion of the butternut squash filling on each lasagna noodle. Top with crumbled sausage and extra Parmesan, then roll up and place seam side down in a greased baking dish.
  6. Pour a third of the creamy pesto sauce over the roll-ups, then pour the remaining sauce on top. Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes, until heated through and bubbling.
  7. Remove the foil and let sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a salad or garlic bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll-upCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These roll-ups can be customized with different proteins or additional vegetables. Leftovers store well and can be frozen.

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