Butternut Squash Lasagna

Butternut squash lasagna is a modern, vegetarian twist on the classic Italian pasta dish, replacing traditional meat sauce with a creamy, sweet filling of roasted butternut squash, often layered with ricotta, mozzarella, and sage. It's a popular autumn or winter comfort food, particularly in North America and Europe, where seasonal squash is abundant.

🍳 View the full Butternut Squash Lasagna recipe →

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates and fat from the pasta, cheese, and squash, but it's also a good source of fiber, vitamin A (from the squash), and calcium. A standard serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the specific recipe and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	16 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	9 g
Sodium	580 mg
Vitamin A	280 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	280 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin K	12 mcg
Folate	45 mcg DFE
Phosphorus	200 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a fusion of Italian culinary tradition with New World ingredients (squash is native to the Americas). Nutritionally, it's interesting for how it transforms a vegetable into a rich, satisfying centerpiece, making it a popular choice for holiday meals or meatless Mondays.