# Double-Stuffed Butternut Squash 
Lasagna

This recipe is a creamy, cheesy, cozy, and lighter alternative to traditional lasagna, featuring roasted butternut squash stuffed with a delicious vegetable and cheese mixture.

- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 butternut squash
- oil spray
- salt
- pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella
- 0.5 cup defrosted spinach
- marinara sauce
- shredded cheese

## Instructions

1. Spray the squash flesh generously with oil spray.
2. Season the squash with salt and pepper.
3. Place the squash cut side down on a sheet pan.
4. Poke the top of the squash with a fork.
5. Roast the squash at 400–425°F (204-218°C) for 40 minutes until soft and caramelized.
6. Scoop out the roasted squash flesh into a bowl, leaving some on the skin to maintain the structure.
7. Add ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and defrosted spinach to the bowl with the squash flesh.
8. Add salt and pepper to the mixture and mix well until combined.
9. Spoon the mixture back into the roasted squash shells, ensuring it is generously stuffed.
10. Spread marinara sauce over the stuffed squash.
11. Top the whole thing with even more shredded cheese.
12. Bake again at 400°F (204°C) for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

## Equipment

- sheet pan
- fork
- knife
- spoon
- bowl

## Tips

- This recipe is a weeknight favorite due to no noodles, no layering, and no stress.
- Serve it straight from the shell for comfort food with a classy feel.
- You can use homemade tomato sauce or buy it from a jar; whatever you love will work.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ42D5CEkhK/?igsh=YW1pdnY3a3BpMG85
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ffd3898a-83d6-4a59-886f-7eea97eb50ac
- Extracted: 2025-11-17

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