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Golden Lasagna





Yields
Makes 8 servings




Total Time
1 hr 15 mins

Prep and Cook Time: about 1 hour, plus 15 minutes to stand. Notes: If making lasagna up to 1 day ahead, assemble, cover, and chill. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes; uncover and bake until topping is lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.

Golden Lasagna




 2 onions (1 lb. total), peeled and chopped
 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
 1 tablespoon curry powder
 2 packages (12 oz. each) thawed frozen golden squash
 1 carton (15 oz.; 1 3/4 cups) ricotta cheese
  Salt
 1 large egg
 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
 2 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1 cup half-and-half (light cream) or milk
  About 1/2 teaspoon fresh-grated nutmeg
 1/2 pound dried lasagna
 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Step 1
1

In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat, frequently stir onions with 2 tablespoons butter until limp, about 5 minutes. Scoop out 1/2 cup of the onion mixture and set aside. To frying pan, add ginger, curry powder, and squash; mix, then scrape into a bowl. Stir ricotta cheese into squash mixture and add salt to taste. Add egg and mix well.

Step 2
2

Rinse and dry frying pan; return to high heat. Add remaining butter, the reserved onion mixture, and flour. Stir until flour is golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add broth and half-and-half. Mix until smooth. Stir over high heat until mixture boils; reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and salt to taste.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add lasagna and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 12 to 16 minutes. Drain, immerse in cold water, then drain again.

Step 4
4

Spread about 1/2 cup of the onion sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch casserole. Arrange 1/2 the lasagna neatly over sauce to cover. Spoon all the squash mixture onto pasta and spread level. Cover neatly with remaining pasta and coat completely with remaining onion sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and dust with more nutmeg.

Step 5
5

Bake lasagna in a 375° oven until bubbling at edges and lightly browned on top, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes; cut and serve with a wide spatula.

Step 6
6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 377Calories from Fat 43
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 11g56%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 225mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Protein 17g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.