Name: Layered Sweet Potato, Spinach & Goat Cheese Lasagna with Walnuts & Maple Honey Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; 4 cups fresh spinach; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 8 ounces goat cheese, softened; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 8-10 no-boil lasagna noodles

Description

A savory and sweet twist on classic lasagna, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, wilted spinach, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a luscious maple honey sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 cups fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces goat cheese, softened
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
8-10 no-boil lasagna noodles

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté spinach and garlic until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Squeeze out excess moisture and chop finely.
In a bowl, combine goat cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, and chopped spinach. Mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, honey, butter, and thyme. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
Spread a thin layer of the maple honey sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half of the cheese-spinach mixture. Arrange half of the roasted sweet potatoes on top. Repeat layers: noodles, remaining cheese mixture, remaining sweet potatoes. Top with remaining noodles.
Pour remaining maple honey sauce over the top layer of noodles, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a vegetarian version, ensure the Parmesan is rennet-free. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Method: Main
Cuisine: American