High-Protein Butternut Squash Lasagna Rollups

Name: High-Protein Butternut Squash Lasagna Rollups
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, American, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 9 ounces gluten-free lasagna noodles (12 sheets needed); 1 teaspoon olive oil, additional for greasing; 1 pound ground Italian chicken sausage (spicy or sweet, or pork sausage); 16 ounces cottage cheese (4% milkfat recommended); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground sage; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup finely chopped baby spinach; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 cups mashed or puréed butternut squash, divided (instructions included in notes) (about 1 large squash); 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:25min

Your next favorite high-protein comfort meal is here: Butternut Squash Lasagna Rollups. With 46 grams of protein per serving there's no compromise on taste or nutrition. The butternut squash and a cottage cheese-based sauce are used in place of your traditional red sauce. The sweetness from the pureed squash balances with the tanginess of the cottage cheese, making for a delicious meal. Ground sausage lends savory flavors and helps boost that protein count.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:56:57 GMT