Winter Squash and Spinach Lasagna

Name: Winter Squash and Spinach Lasagna
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 10-ounce container low sodium cottage cheese; 1 10-ounce package frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess moisture; 3 oz. part skim mozzarella, coarsely grated (about 3/4 c); 4 tbsp. grated pecorino; 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg; 1 10-ounce package frozen squash puree, thawed; 8 no-boil lasagna noodles; 1/2 c. crème fraiche; 1 tbsp. water; salt; pepper

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Nov 20, 2017

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butternut squash and spinach lasagna in a baking dish

Danielle Occhiogrosso

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Here's proof that cooking with frozen veggies can be as luxurious as the fresh stuff — especially if cheese is involved.

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Ingredients

1 10-ounce container low sodium cottage cheese
1 10-ounce package frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess moisture
3 oz. part skim mozzarella, coarsely grated (about 3/4 c)
4 Tbsp. grated pecorino
1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1 10-ounce package frozen squash puree, thawed
8 no-boil lasagna noodles
1/2 cup crème fraiche
1 Tbsp. water
salt
pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 425F. In a food processor, puree the cottage cheese and spinach until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in 1/2 cup mozzarella, 2 tablespoons pecorino, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. Step 2Spread 1/2 cup squash on the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2 noodles and spread a third (about 1/4 cup) of the remaining squash over the top. Dollop with a third (about 3/4 cup) of the cottage cheese mixture; repeat twice.
3. Step 3Place the remaining 2 noodles on top. In a small bowl, combine the crème fraiche and water and spread over the top of the noodles. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons pecorino.
4. Step 4Cover tightly with an oiled piece of foil (to prevent sticking) and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake until the noodles are tender and the top is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Broil 2 minutes.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 460 calories, 19.5 g fat (11.5 g saturated), 26 g protein, 585 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber.

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