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4 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, peeled and sliced
3 peeled garlic cloves (1 minced, 2 left whole)
2 cans crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
About 1 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper, divided.
6 cups (about 2lbs.) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 lb. lacinato kale
9 whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 container part-skim milk ricotta cheese
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided.
Preheatoven to 400 degrees. Heat 2 tbsp, olie oil in a 2-3 qrt pot over medium heat. Add onion and minced garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and translucent, 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, and 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until thick and flaors are combined, about 30 minutes. Set aside.
While sauce is cooking, in a 12 by 15 in baking pan, sprinkle squash with thyme, remaining olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add garlic cloves and toss squash mixture to coat with oil. Bake until soft 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bring 3 quarts salted water to boil in a large pot.
Reduce oven temp to 350. Transfer squash and garlic to a food processor and puree until smooth.
Tear kale laees from center ribs and discard ribs. Boil leaves until soft 5-8 minutes. Drain; let cool. Squeeze out as much water as possible and chop finley.
In the same pot, bring another 3 qrts. salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until tender to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, nutmeg, 1 cup mozzarella, and remaining 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper.
Coat the bottom of a 9x13 in pan with 1/3 of tomato sauce ) about 1 1/2 cups). Lay 3 noodles with squash; spreading eenly. Sprinkle 1/2 kale evenly over squash. Arrange 3 more noodles on kale and top with rocotta, speading evenly. Top with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
Bake lasagna until juices are bubbling and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Recipe coutesy of Sunset Magazine
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