Michelle and Ashley's Lasagna

Michelle's Comments:
So instead of Basil mine has Rosemary...last time I added chicken and since I don't like big chunks of squash I used canned butternut squash. (I found at target). Made prep super easy. I wish I knew how to tone it down a bit cause it was a little to rich. Also I made mine before church with no bake noodles, let it sit in refrigerator and cooked it after church was done.

Ashley's Comments:
'Tis the time for BUTTERNUT SQUASH! We LOVE butternut squash (maybe it is really just me, and Jason entertains me:) ) Here is the recipe I tried this month that turned out super yummy. Tiff, Mom says you make a GREAT Butternut Squash soup. I would love to have it if you have a chance to send it!

The only thing I did differently on this was that I sprinkled dried basil in between the layers. I think it made a big (delicious!) difference. And I also didn't quite use all of the cream mixture on top. Plus, one of the reviewers said that they didnt use any of the cream mix and it still turned out great. So just some things to keep in mind. :) ENJOY.

Roasted Butternut Squash, Rosemary, and Garlic Lasagna

Ingredients

• 8 1/4 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash (about 3 pounds)
• Cooking spray
• 4 cups fat-free milk, divided
• 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (8-ounce) package precooked lasagna noodles
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
• 1/2 cup whipping cream

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 450°.
• Arrange butternut squash in a single layer in a large roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Coat squash with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 25 minutes or until squash is just tender, stirring once. Set aside.
• Lower oven temperature to 350°.
• Combine 3 1/2 cups milk and rosemary in a 1-quart glass measuring cup, and microwave at high 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil. Let stand 10 minutes. Strain milk through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard rosemary.
• Lightly spoon all-purpose flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and remaining 1/2 cup milk, stirring flour mixture with a whisk until well blended to form a slurry.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until tender, stirring constantly. Stir in steeped milk, and increase heat to medium-high. Gradually add slurry to pan, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook 15 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Combine milk mixture and squash, tossing gently.
• Spread about 1 1/2 cups squash mixture into the bottom of an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 3 noodles over squash mixture; top with 2 cups squash mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layers once with 3 noodles, 2 cups of squash, and 1/4 cup of cheese. Top with 3 noodles.
• Beat whipping cream and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt with mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Spread the whipping cream mixture over noodles; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Cover with foil coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes.