Winter Squash Lasagna with Brown Roux Béchamel
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In large bowl, toss squash slices with oil, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon salt; arrange squash in single layers on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Roast 40 minutes or until tender, switching racks halfway through. Reset oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
Timer: 40m - 2
Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, heat butter until melted. Stir in flour and brown the roux to a medium brown colour (e.g., peanut butter colour). Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 1 minute, stirring. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add garlic (optional) and chopped sage. Heat to boiling on high, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring. Stir in grated mozzarella or ricotta and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat.
Timer: 1m - 3
On bottom of greased 3-quart baking dish, arrange 3 or 4 noodles in single layer, breaking to fit if necessary; top with 1/3 of squash. Spread 1/3 of cream sauce over squash, then top with 1/3 of mozzarella. Repeat layering twice. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 50 minutes. Remove foil. Bake, uncovered,10 to 20 minutes or until top is golden and pasta is tender. Broil on High 2 minutes or until top is deep golden brown. Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with hazelnuts (optional) and sage leaves.
Timer: 50m
