Acorn Squash Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter
• 3 acorn squash, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 lb lasagna noodle, cooked
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce (store bought is fine)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a saucepan combine maple syrup, honey, and margarine. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until margarine is melted.

3. 3

   Place the cut acorn squash into a microwaveable dish and pour syrup mixture over the chunks. Cover the dish with plastic wrap over it, and microwave about 12 or 15 minutes or until tender.

4. 4

   Cool slightly, and then mash the squash and the syrup together.

5. 5

   In a skillet heat the oil until hot and then add the onions and sugar.

6. 6

   Reduce heat and cook until the onions are lightly golden.

7. 7

   Set the mixture aside.

8. 8

   While the acorn squash and onion mixtures are cooling cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions, drain them and set them aside.

9. 9

   In another bowl combine the ricotta cheese with the egg and nutmeg; Spoon 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan.

10. 10

    Lay 3 strips of cooked lasagna on top of the sauce.

11. 11

    Then spread 1/2 of the ricotta mixture on top of the lasagna, Then spread 1/2 of the squash mixture on top of the ricotta, then 1/2 of the onions on top of the squash, and put 1/3 of the mozzarella on top of the onions.

12. 12

    Then put 3 more strips of lasagna, at a 90 degree angle to the first three, on top.

13. 13

    Spread the rest of the ricotta, squash, onions, and mozzarella on top, and then add a little bit of sauce, just to cover.

14. 14

    Top with 3 more strips of lasagna (again, at a 90 degree angle to the previous three), and add a little more sauce to cover the lasagna on top.

15. 15

    You want to have a nice firm lasagna not a sloppy runny mess so make sure that you don’t use too much spaghetti sauce.

16. 16

    Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes.

17. 17

    This serves 6 to 8 people.

18. 18

    Enjoy!