Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 kg

butternut squash

halved and seeded

1 unit

red onion

diced

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 tsp

dried thyme

500 g

frozen spinach

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

1 unit

nutmeg

for grating

6 unit

fresh lasagne pasta sheets

50 g

feta cheese

crumbled

20 g

parmesan cheese

grated

4 unit

garlic

thinly sliced

1 tbsp

olive oil

700 ml

tomato puree

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Step 2
~6 min

Roast butternut squash halves flesh side up on a baking sheet for 50-60 minutes until fork-tender.

Step 3
~6 min

Dice red onion and cook with thyme in olive oil over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4
~6 min

Stir in frozen spinach, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until liquid has evaporated.

Step 5
~6 min

Remove squash skin and mash the flesh with a fork.

Step 6
~6 min

Season squash and spinach with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Step 7
~6 min

Fry thinly sliced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until lightly golden.

Step 8
~6 min

Pour in tomato puree, bring to a boil, simmer for 3 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 9
~6 min

Transfer the sauce to an ovenproof dish.

Step 10
~6 min

Lay out fresh lasagne pasta sheets on a clean surface.

Step 11
~6 min

Brush pasta sheets with water.

Step 12
~6 min

Evenly spread the mashed squash over the pasta sheets.

Step 13
~6 min

Sprinkle cooked spinach over the squash and crumble feta cheese on top.

Step 14
~6 min

Roll up the pasta sheets tightly and cut each roll into 3-4 chunks.

Step 15
~6 min

Place rotoli side by side in the tomato sauce in the ovenproof dish.

Step 16
~6 min

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 17
~6 min

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 180°C for 35-40 minutes until golden and crisp.

Step 18
~6 min

Remove foil halfway through baking.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce for a little heat.

Use fresh herbs like basil or parsley to garnish the finished dish.

Make sure to drain the spinach well to avoid a watery filling.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad and crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Comfort food often served during family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Family Meal
Holiday

Popularity Score

75/100

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