Lasagna With Roasted Kabocha Squash and Béchamel Recipe (2024)

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Jeannine Gage

I added a thin layer of ricotta/egg mixture over the bechamel and a scattering of Arugula -- came out great. Oh, also, a little cayenne in the Bechamel!

Wmilu

Great recipe! I sautéed two sausages along with a bunch of chopped kale and added this into each of the layers. It was a nice addition to both the texture and taste.

Trasheed

I found this a little bit dry. the addition of greens would help keep this moist. But i added a little water to the pan while cooking. There is a mushroom version that MRS does of this and that is spectacular.

Shelby

Definitely not enough bechamel for a 13x9 dish. Next time I will probably double the bechamel just to be safe. Otherwise this is great!

RAK

I didn't have enough of the bechamel for the amount of noodles so I had to make more.

JPH

To make the dish lighter I used sautéed and pureed cauliflower to replace the bechamel: 1 onion, one head cauliflower, 3 carrots, chopped, sautéed & softened w olive oil and salt, nutmeg and black pepper, then braised for 15 min w 2 1/2 C chicken stock and blended thoroughly.

Veronica G

Delicious recipe, though I knocked off a star because the bechamel portion was definitely too low. I made more bechamel (5 cups of whole milk, 5 tbsp of flour, etc), and this seemed to be the right amount. Kabocha squash is very good, but you can use butternut squash for a similar, yet sweeter, result. I added cayenne to the sauce, layers of spinach, and a top layer of mozzarella. Will absolutely make again!

Margaret Cassella

Made a vegan version- used a cashew cream bechamel & cheese-free "parm". Agreed that I would double it next time. Was a bit dry- also added some kale & mushrooms as suggested in one of the comments. Will be making this again for sure!

Sarah

Tasty; subtle; helped by kabocha’s assertive flavor. Made 1.5x béchemel per others’ feedback, which worked out well. Also plussed up the cheese. Benefits from quite a lot of fresh pepper and fresh nutmeg.

Cody

This is brilliant. I'm on a diet and was pleased to see an alternative to the Béchamel. Turned out great with lots left over. Will make a wonderful thick soup.

Dolores

Too dry and thick. Needs lots of vegetables to lighten up. Not a fan.

Cynthia D.

I made this with the kobocha squash and we all loved it. I did not peel the squash but cut it into bite sized pieces before roasting. I also used the oven ready lasagne noodles( no boiling) so other then cutting up the squash, the dish went together fairly easily,

Ann

This was delicious. We doubled the sauce and did not strain it as per some recommendations. We added spinach extra parm and some mozz. to the sauce. We served with apple sage vegetarian sausages which paired wonderfully. Next time I would use regular boiled noodles and put the sausage in the lasagna.

Jeff

Followed the advice of others and increased the bechamel to 5 Tbs flour and 5 c milk, also increased the amount of shallots, might add garlic to the sauce next time around. Sauted 8 oz of mushrooms and added that to the squash layers. I like the idea of adding greens and will probably do that next time as well, and my wife suggested topping with toasted pine nuts.

Garrett Amini

Added black garlic to the bechamel, layers of spinach, and a briny cheese (used brynza, but feta would work just as well). Covered with a layer of smoked mozzarella and cheddar. Outstanding with the additions.

FoodLover

Made this according to recipe but increased bechamel sauce by 1 cup and used fresh pasta sheets. It was super bland, I would bump up all the spices etc. and note I did increase them to account for the increase in milk/bechamel but it was not enough

Veronica G

Delicious recipe, though I knocked off a star because the bechamel portion was definitely too low. I made more bechamel (5 cups of whole milk, 5 tbsp of flour, etc), and this seemed to be the right amount. Kabocha squash is very good, but you can use butternut squash for a similar, yet sweeter, result. I added cayenne to the sauce, layers of spinach, and a top layer of mozzarella. Will absolutely make again!

Josh Buonpane

This came out great. Tastes a lot like a lasagna version of the classic butternut squash raviolli. However, I think the recipe needs much more parmesan than it called for. I used the 1/4 cup in the Bechamel as instructed but then used much more than the remaining 3/4 cup when assembling. Also, I couldn't find no boil noodles so used regular ones and cooked according to the instructions on the box. I don't think you could go wrong adding ricotta, vegetables, meat, or other cheese as you see fit.

Bethany

Really dry. Needed twice as much béchamel. And a bit bland. The sage was strong but that was it.

Madison Minions

We had puréed squash which worked very well. It took me forever to get the sauce to thicken, and I would agree with the suggestion to up the amount of sauce and cheese. I think that we might also increase the amount of sage in the sauce as it wasn’t as noticeable in bites from the lower half of the lasagna.

Connie

Added grated mozzarella because I had it in the house and definitely recommend.

Marisa Frackman

This was delicious. I wanted more pumpkin ravioli vibes though. Maybe roasting the squash with a little maple syrup would help.

Larkin

I combined this with the spinach lasagna recipe by adding water, onion, garlic, vinegar, and herbs to the squash until it resembled the consistency of tomato sauce and subbing it for the sauce in that recipe. Came out 100% amazing. Next time I might try mixing the squash in with pre-made tomato sauce, for a speed hack. Really hearty and tasty!

Sarah

Tasty; subtle; helped by kabocha’s assertive flavor. Made 1.5x béchemel per others’ feedback, which worked out well. Also plussed up the cheese. Benefits from quite a lot of fresh pepper and fresh nutmeg.

Zoe K.

There wasn’t enough liquid to cook the no-boil noodles. I even ran each noodle under the faucet and poured about a cup of water over the lasagna before putting the cheese on top. PLUS I cooked it for an extra 15 minutes. Tasted good but I would definitely just used boiled noodles next time to avoid crunchy lasagna (if I can get over the devastation of how it turned out the first time, that is). I think no-boil noodles are really for the sauce-heavy, ricotta laden, veggie-filled lasagna variety.

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Lasagna With Roasted Kabocha Squash and Béchamel Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What to add to lasagna to make it taste better? ›

Spices and seasonings: This lasagna recipe is flavored with fresh parsley, dried basil leaves, salt, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and black pepper.

Should I bake my lasagna covered or uncovered? ›

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until cheese is golden brown, 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

How many layers of lasagna is best? ›

Let me break it to you: If you want to make a lasagna, three layers just won't cut it! For the perfect lasagna, you need at least 4-5 layers to really enjoy all those mouth-watering flavors. And, here's a pro-tip: make sure to season each layer generously, but not too much. The average lasagna has 8 layers!

What not to do when making lasagna? ›

In the spirit of learning and lasagna, here are the top mistakes everyone makes with lasagna.
  1. Overcooking the noodles. ...
  2. Boiling noodles without oil and salt. ...
  3. Letting your lasagna get too soupy. ...
  4. Using the wrong protein. ...
  5. Overloading the layers. ...
  6. Substituting cottage cheese for ricotta. ...
  7. Using preshredded cheese.
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How long should lasagna bake at 375 degrees? ›

Once the lasagna is made, bake at 375 degrees covered with foil for about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes. At the end you can broil for just a couple of minutes if you want the cheese to get nice and browned! Top with dried parsley, Parmesan cheese, and serve!

Why do you put sauce on the bottom of lasagna? ›

Whether you're making a vegetable lasagna with tomato sauce or a traditional lasagna with meat sauce, sauce should be the first ingredient that goes in your baking dish. It prevents the pasta from sticking to the pan so that the lasagna is easy to slice and serve. You only need a thin layer.

Should the last layer of lasagna be noodles or sauce? ›

Begin Layering

After the initial sauce layer, add a layer of pasta sheets, ricotta mixture (or bechamel), sauce, and cheese. Then repeat the layers. Top the last layer of your lasagna with sauce and cheese. You can also alternate layers of sauce and ricotta cheese.

How to stop lasagne from falling apart? ›

The biggest offender, though, is watery, thin pasta sauce. A helpful technique can prevent this pitfall from sabotaging your lasagna: Reduce your sauce to thicken it before pouring it into the casserole. A thin sauce runs right off of cooked lasagna noodles, causing all the layers to slide off of each other, as well.

Do you put cheese on every layer of lasagna? ›

Depends on how you feel about cheese. Personally, I think lasagna should be a stretchy, gooey, cheesy mess, so I put cheese everywhere it will fit. I personally do thin layers of tomato, herb and garlic meat sauce layer followed by a smearing of homemade bechamel cheese sauce then lasagne sheet…

Does lasagna cook better in glass or metal? ›

Some acidic bakes (like fruit cobblers) and lasagna or casserole (containing tomatoes, citrus, or other acidic fruit) may bake best in a glass dish, to prevent the metal from reacting to the acidic ingredients.

Is there a wrong way to make lasagna? ›

10 Most Common Lasagna Mistakes

There shouldn't be too much or too little filling. Too much between one layer and another will keep you from ever getting a perfect slice. Too little and all you'll taste is pasta. Do not put large pieces of vegetables or meat in lasagna for the same reason as above.

Why put toothpick in lasagna? ›

Poke 9-12 toothpicks over the surface of your lasagna (to keep the foil from sticking to the cheese). Cover with foil and bake at 375˚F for 45 minutes.

How can I improve my lasagne? ›

10 tips for the perfect lasagne
  1. Up the texture with chunky meat.
  2. Add pancetta or bacon.
  3. Squeeze in some ketchup.
  4. Don't be shy with the wine.
  5. Try a wild mushroom white sauce for added luxury.
  6. Use three types of cheese.
  7. Choose egg pasta sheets.
  8. Stop the slop (add less sauce)

How to enhance store-bought lasagna? ›

You can enhance the taste of your lasagna by making sure that each component of the dish is made with a quality ingredient that has been handled and seasoned properly. Make your own marinara sauce with good quality tomatoes, reduce it until it is flavorful and season it with salt and pepper.

How do you spice up bland lasagna? ›

Use vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery for flavor plus lots of garlic and herbs. If making a meat sauce, brown and season the ground meat before adding the tomatoes.

Why do you put milk in lasagna? ›

Milk. It tenderises the meat, to leave you with the most tender ragù.

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