Butternut and Sweet Potato Lasagne

A delicious vegetarian lasagne featuring mashed butternut squash and sweet potato, shortcut ricotta sauce, and a crispy parmesan breadcrumb topping.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 743.1 kcals 4458.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 41.6 grams 249.8 grams
Fat 49.4 grams 296.2 grams
Protein 33.1 grams 198.4 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
15
ml
Balsamic Vinegar
for dressing
Dairy
50
g
Parmesan
for the topping; or vegetarian alternative
100
g
Parmesan
for the sauce; or vegetarian alternative
600
g
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
GrainsCereals
50
g
Breadcrumbs
dried natural
12
piece
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
4
stalk
Rosemary
leaves only, roughly chopped
12
piece
Sage
leaves, roughly chopped
100
g
Pine Nuts
toasted
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
1
pinch
OilsFats
1
drizzle
Olive Oil
to prevent pasta sticking
45
ml
Vegetables
600
g
75
g
2
cm
Ginger
fresh piece, peeled and grated

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Boil a kettle of water.
  • Mix 50g grated parmesan with breadcrumbs in a small bowl.
  • Boil the sweet potato and butternut squash in a pan for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  • Coarsely chop the rosemary and sage leaves.
  • Pre-cook lasagne sheets in boiling water with oil for 5 minutes.
  • Mix 100g parmesan, ginger, ricotta, egg yolks, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • Drain lasagne sheets and toss with oil to prevent sticking.
  • Drain and mash the vegetables with salt and pepper.
  • Layer a third of the mash, herbs, pine nuts, and spinach in a dish.
  • Cover with 4 lasagne sheets and a third of the white sauce.
  • Repeat layers twice more and top with the parmesan breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  • Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and mustard for the dressing.
  • Serve lasagne portions with dressed rocket salad.