Baked Winter Squash, Raisin and Pine Nut Lasagna

Posted in 6 Points, Recipes, Side Dish by JenClows on September, 19 at 9:23 am

Baked Winter Squash, Raisin and Pine Nut Lasagna

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POINTS® Value: 6
Servings:  8
Preparation Time:  30 min
Cooking Time:  33 min
Level of Difficulty:  Moderate
This hearty, fall-inspired meal is a wonderful change of pace from lasagna with red sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 10 oz dry lasagna noodles, cooked al dente (about 12 noodles)
  • 10 oz cooked winter squash, thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 cup golden seedless raisins
  • 2 Tbsp pine nuts, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place flour in a small saucepan and very gradually whisk in milk and garlic. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce simmers and is thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of cheese sauce over bottom of a 9 X 13-inch glass or metal pan and cover with 3 lasagna noodles; top with 1/3 of squash and 1/2 cup of cheese sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of raisins. Cover with 3 more lasagna noodles and spread with 1/3 of remaining squash and 1/2 cup of cheese sauce; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of raisins. Cover with 3 more lasagna noodles and top with remaining squash and raisins; cover with last 3 lasagna noodles, pressing sheets firmly down. Top with remaining cheese sauce; sprinkle with pine nuts and remaining mozzarella cheese
  • Bake until lasagna bubbles around edges and is browned on top, about 30 minutes. Slice into 8 pieces and serve.
  • This recipe is part of our Cook Once, Eat All Week series. To learn more about this month’s theme, make-ahead pasta bakes and casseroles, click here.

Notes

  • You can add color and flavor to this lasagna recipe by using a medley of dried fruit. Use 1/4 cup of dried cranberries, 1/4 cup of dried cherries or blueberries, and 1/4 cup of golden raisins instead of 3/4 cup total of raisins

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