How long does it take to make Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna?

About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 470.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 26 steps.

Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna

Name: Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 3.5 cups Butternut Squash Cubes; 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes; 1.5 tsp Dried Basil; 1 whole Eggs; 1 tsp Fennel Seed; 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley; 4 whole Garlic; 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 9 whole No-Boil Lasagna Noodles; 1 whole Onion; 6 oz Part-Skim Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 15 oz Skim Ricotta Cheese; 10 oz Spinach; 18 oz Tomato Paste; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1.5 cups Water; 2 whole Zucchini

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹American Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌

Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna layers a rich, herb-scented turkey tomato sauce with sweet roasted squash, tender ribbons of zucchini, and creamy ricotta-kissed spinach. Each bite balances savory depth with gentle sweetness and melty mozzarella for a comforting bake. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead weekend meal that feeds a crowd.

Prep30 mins
Cook2 hrs
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

53 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 48 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 28 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 92 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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36
Heart Health: 65
Metabolic: 56
Digestive: 27
Inflammatory: 44
Performance: 53
General Wellness

1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes.
2

Break the turkey into small pieces into the skillet; cook and stir until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
3

Stir the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 cup parsley into the turkey mixture.
4

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness, 60 to 90 minutes.
5

While the sauce simmers, place the butternut squash in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and microwave on High until tender, about 5 minutes.
6

Set aside.
7

Cook and stir the spinach in a large skillet over medium heat until wilted, about 5 minutes.
8

Set aside.
9

Stir the ricotta cheese, egg, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and about 2/3 of the mozzarella cheese together in a bowl.
10

Set aside.
11

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
12

Pour 1 1/2 cups of the sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
13

Arrange 3 of the lasagna noodles in a layer over the sauce.
14

Spread 1 cup of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
15

Sprinkle about half of the butternut squash over the ricotta cheese mixture.
16

Layer about half the wilted spinach over the butternut squash.
17

Lay about half the zucchini slices over the spinach in a layer.
18

Repeat the layering.
19

Top with the 3 remaining lasagna noodles.
20

Spread any remaining ricotta cheese mixture over the top of the lasagna.
21

Finish by topping with any remaining sauce mixture.
22

Cover with aluminum foil.
23

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
24

Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top of the lasagna.
25

Return to the oven and bake uncovered until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes more.
26

Remove and let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before cutting to serve.

About This Recipe

Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butternut Squash Cubes, Crushed Tomatoes, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 470.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna made of?: The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butternut Squash Cubes, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Eggs. The full list of 18 is above.
How long does it take to make Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna?: About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 470.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 26 steps.
Is Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna healthy?: Butternut Squash, Zucchini, and Spinach Turkey Lasagna has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 470.16 calories and 20.12 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 502.65 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.69 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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