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Skillet Lasagna With Italian Sausage And Butternut Squash

Skillet Lasagna With Italian Sausage And Butternut Squash prepared dish

This skillet lasagna combines the rich flavors of italian sausage with the sweetness of butternut squash, all layered with pasta and cheese for a comforting dish. It's a one-pan meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, crushed tomatoes, olive oil, dried basil.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 400 g crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 150 g spinach (fresh)
  • 250 g ricotta cheese
  • 450 g italian sausage (removed from casings)
  • 200 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 300 g butternut squash (peeled and diced)
  • 9 sheets lasagna noodles (uncooked)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
  4. Add the diced butternut squash and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil, stirring to combine.
  6. Layer the uncooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, breaking them as needed to fit.
  7. Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese over the noodles, then add the fresh spinach and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  8. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
  9. Once cooked, remove the lid and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
  10. Cover again and let the cheese melt for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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