Butternut parmigiana with mozzarella and tomato

Name: Butternut parmigiana with mozzarella and tomato
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 medium, peeled and sliced butternut squash; 2 cups tomato passata; 8 oz, torn mozzarella; 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tbsp, chopped basil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

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Layered butternut baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella becomes a deeply comforting oven dish.

What is butternut parmigiana?

Butternut parmigiana is a vegetarian take on the Italian baked dish with layers of vegetables, tomato sauce and cheese. The butternut gives the dish extra sweetness and a soft texture while keeping the comforting feel of parmigiana.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 60 min

Ingredients

butternut squash – 1 medium, peeled and sliced
tomato passata – 2 cups
mozzarella – 8 oz, torn
Parmesan – 1/2 cup, grated
olive oil – 2 tbsp
garlic – 2 cloves, minced
basil – 2 tbsp, chopped
salt – to taste
black pepper – to taste

Method

STEP 1
Roast the butternut slices at 400°F with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper for 20 minutes until partly tender.
STEP 2
Warm the remaining olive oil in a pan and cook the garlic briefly. Stir in the passata and basil and simmer for 10 minutes.
STEP 3
Layer the butternut, tomato sauce and mozzarella in a baking dish. Finish with Parmesan.
STEP 4
Bake for 25 minutes until bubbling and golden at the edges.