Vegetarian Butternut Squash Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb butternut squash, steamed and mashed
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 medium onion, chopped
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    2 teaspoons honey
    1 box oven ready lasagna noodle
    1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
    2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    1/2 cup parmesan cheese
    sauce
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    1 medium onion, minced
    1 garlic clove, minced
    2 teaspoons sugar
    1 tablespoon dried basil
    1 tablespoon dried oregano
    1 teaspoon black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
Preparation
    In a large sauce pan heat oil over medium heat and add the onion& garlic.
    Cool until the onion is turning LIGHT brown.
    Remove from heat and add the honey and mashed squash.
    Stir well.
    Place a small abount of sauce in the bottom of a shallow 2 quart oven safe dish.
    Place 3 noodles on the sauce and spread with half the squash mixture, half the cottage cheese and 1/3 of the tomato sauce, then half the mozzarella-repeat layers ending up with the sauce, then sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes.
    To make the sauce: Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan and saute the onion and garlic until soft.
    Add sugar, herbs and pepper along with the tomatoes and cook for 20 minutes.

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