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Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups

October 3, 2022


-6-8 lasagna noodles, cooked according to packaging
-1 butternut squash, sliced in half lengthwise
-1 medium shallot, minced
-1 tsp minced garlic
-3/4 cup milk
-1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp sage
-2 tbsp parmesan
(spinach ricotta filling)
-2 cups spinach, chopped
-1 tsp minced garlic
-1 1/2 cup ricotta
-1 egg
-1/2 cup mozzarella
-extra parmesan for topping (optional)


  1. Heat oven to 425. Place butternut squash flesh side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and add salt and pepper. Bake 45 mins.
  2. Remove from oven. Turn oven down to 350.
  3. Scoop out seeds and discard. Scoop remaining cooked squash into a large bowl. Add milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, sage, and parmesan. Use a hand mixer to combine.
  4. In a large skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil over medium high heat. Add shallots and garlic, cook 2-3 min. Add butternut squash mixture and combine 3-4 min. Pour squash mix back into original bowl. Wipe out pan.
  5. In same pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and minced garlic for spinach ricotta filling. Add spinach. Cook 4-5 min.
  6. In a separate large bowl, combine ricotta, egg, mozzarella, and cooked spinach.
  7. Lay put your lasagna noodles. Add about 1/3 cup ricotta mix. Roll.
  8. In a 9×13 pan, add 1/2 butternut squash mixture to bottom and spread in an even layer. Add lasagna roll ups. Top with remaining squash and parmesan. Cover with foil. Bake 30 min.

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About Lauren

Welcome! My name is Lauren Toppe Thomas. I have lived in The Woodlands, Tx for over 20 years. I have been married to my husband, Isaac, since 2016. We have two beautiful babies. My son, Cooper, is 4 and daughter, Collins is 1.

Cooper was conceived through IVF and Collins is our miracle baby! I am a huge advocate for fertility education and treatment.

I attended Texas A&M University, Gig ‘Em! And graduated in 2013. I work full time in Medical Device Sales.

My greatest passion is food! I love cooking, exploring new restaurants in Houston, and trying lots of different cuisines. I went alcohol free in October of 2023 and have found a new passion for discovering and sharing non alcoholic beverage alternatives and mocktail recipes.

Come along with me for easy recipes, delicious mocktails and everyday lifestyle chats!

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