You see, Lasagna is Grumpy's favorite dish. Meat and cheese laden lasagna. So, in my desire for this dish, I knew I was going to be taking a big, big chance. When Grumpy asked me what was for dinner I said "well, I made butternut squash lasagna, but you can have hotdogs if you don't want to eat that," while kinda of "rolling" my eyes around innocently. His response? "Hotdogs, with lasagna???!! Um, I don't think so." So, it was decided he would try the lasagna and if he didn't like it he could eat Banana Nut Cheerios (which has been our choice for dinner a couple of nights in a row lately).
Oh, I bet your wondering about whether Grumpy liked it? Well, he never poured that bowl of cereal. When I asked him what the thought, his words were "it's ok". No ranting and raving by him, but I loved it (if that matters 😉 lol) Grumpy does tell me that he's the star of the show here. I thought it was hearty and had awesome flavor. If you have been thinking about making Butternut Squash Lasagna then I would stop thinking and start cooking. 😉
You can CLICK HERE for the recipe. A couple notes about what I did:
1. I used Barilla Fire Roasted Pasta Sauce instead of making my own (there is a recipe for the pasta sauce on the lasagna recipe page).
2. I did not microwave my butternut squash. Instead, I roasted it for about 30 minutes in the oven (until still slightly firm but tender) with a little PAM Spray and salt & pepper.
Yum Yucky
oh gawsh. that looks beautiful !!!
Ruth Daniels
It does look like the perfect dish for the butternut squash sitting on my counter 😉
Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.
Stacey Snacks
Funny, my husband probably won't like this either!
But too bad! I have had it bookmarked and now that you say you loved it, I am making it, pronto!
Thanks for trying it out!!
Linda
I knew Grumpy would come around 😉
That is a recipe I'll have to try!
The Food Hunter
What a great idea. It looks delicious.
Pam
I literally moaned when I saw the first photo - it looks amazing.
Kevin
Sweet butternut squash goes so well in cheesy baked pastas like this lasagna!
Jamie
That looks amazing Shelby. Glad Grumpy ended up liking this version of lasagna. I've never cooked Butternut Squash. It's something I've been wanting to try.
the ungourmet
Darn! I was just at the store doing my main shopping for the week and I almost picked up butternut but ended up with some other pretty squash instead. I guess I'll have to make another trip huh! That's okay, they were out of my favorite pretzel balls so I have to go back anyway. 😀
Aggie
I haven't had much butternut squash in my life...tried it a couple of times and liked it! This looks fantastic Shelby...I wish you could make some for me! 🙂
Hillary
Shelby, I usually prefer regular lasagna but you've made squash lasagna look outstanding!!
teresa
delicious! i would gobble up the whole pan, i love butternut squash!
Kathleen
Oh honeyb! Just like a man to think he's the star! LOL! You two are toooo cute! This recipe looks delicious and your photos, as usual, are stunning!! You are my idol my new friend!!!