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Golden Butternut and Spinach Rosti Lasagna Rolls baked with bubbly browned cheese, spinach ricotta filling, and sage leaves.

Golden Butternut and Spinach Rosti Lasagna Rolls

A rich Mediterranean seasonal pasta bake featuring tender lasagna rolls filled with sweet butternut squash, spinach, ricotta, and Greek feta, baked over a golden potato-squash rösti base and finished with sage brown butter, walnuts, and honey.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

For the Rösti Base:
  • - 2 cups butternut squash peeled and grated
  • - 2 medium russet potatoes peeled and grated
  • - 1 cup fresh baby spinach finely chopped
  • - 1 large egg
  • - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • - 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • - 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for pan and brushing
For the Lasagna Rolls & Filling:
  • - 8 to 10 wide lasagna sheets boiled al dente
  • - 1.5 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • - 3/4 cup authentic Greek feta cheese crumbled
  • - 1 cup butternut squash peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (roasted)
  • - 1 cup fresh baby spinach wilted and finely chopped
  • - 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for filling and topping
  • - 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • - Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sage Brown Butter & Honey-Walnut Topping:
  • - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • - 8 to 10 fresh sage leaves
  • - 1/3 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • - 2 tbsp pure honey
  • - 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • - 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Place grated squash and grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel; squeeze over the sink to remove all excess moisture.
  3. In a bowl, combine squeezed squash, potatoes, 1 cup chopped spinach, egg, flour, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Press firmly onto the sheet pan into a 1/4-inch layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around edges.
  4. Toss diced butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast on a separate tray for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  5. In a mixing bowl, blend ricotta cheese, crumbled feta, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, wilted spinach, roasted squash cubes, and black pepper.
  6. Lay boiled lasagna noodles flat. Spread a generous layer of ricotta-spinach mixture over each noodle and sprinkle with a little mozzarella cheese.
  7. Roll up each noodle snugly. Place rolls seam-side down in a lightly greased baking dish over a layer of the baked rösti sheet.
  8. Top rolls with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted, then broil for 2 minutes for a golden crust.
  9. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook 3-4 minutes until brown and nutty. Add sage leaves and walnuts; sizzle for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in honey.
  10. Drizzle warm sage brown butter glaze over lasagna rolls, top with dried cranberries and sesame seeds, and serve hot.

Notes

- Gluten-Free Option: Use certified gluten-free lasagna noodles and 1:1 gluten-free flour for the rösti base binder.
- Dairy Note: High-quality sheep's milk feta provides the best flavor structure and authentic Mediterranean tang.