Fall or Winter Lasagna Recipe Video

This fabulous twist on classic lasagna is perfect for cold weather months when hearty ingredients are bountiful. This recipe uses butternut squash, kale, leeks, sweet potatoes and a classic French Mother sauce called "Sauce Bechamel."

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Ingredients

 Leeks1⁄2 Pound, rinsed
 Sweet potatoes2 Medium, thinly sliced
 Kale3 Cup (48 tbs), cooked
 Gruyere cheese1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Fresh mozzarella1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lasagna sheets1 Medium (no boil, 1 package)
 Sauce bechamel3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Extra virgin olive oil2 Tablespoon (+ 1 tablespoon for cooking kale)
 Garlic1 Teaspoon, chopped finely (+ 1/2 teaspoon for cooking kale)
 Seasoning blend1⁄4 Teaspoon (Harvest Eating)
 Chicken broth1 Cup (16 tbs) (for cooking kale)
 Shallot1 Large, chopped (for cooking kale)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2158 Calories from Fat 1009

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 113 g173.9%

Saturated Fat 45.4 g227.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 241.7 mg80.6%

Sodium 2345 mg97.7%

Total Carbohydrates 191 g63.5%

Dietary Fiber 17.4 g69.5%

Sugars 33.4 g

Protein 106 g212%

Vitamin A 1589% Vitamin C 467.5%

Calcium 252.6% Iron 61%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Slice the leeks roughly and set aside.
2) Preheat oven to 350°F.

MAKING
3) In a large pot, saute the shallot and garlic in olive oil for a few seconds. Then add the kale and chicken broth and cook for about 40 minutes until the kale is soft and tender.
4) In a dutch oven, add the olive oil, leeks, garlic and seasoning. Stir the ingredients and saute until the leeks are tender.
5) In a lasagna tray, assemble lasagna by spreading sauce Bechamel at the bottom, then the lasagna sheets, sweet potato slices, cooked leeks, cooked kale, cheese, seasoning and sauce Bechamel. Repeat to make another layer.
6) Top the layers with the remaining cheese and sprinkle with the seasoning.
7) Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes until bubbly and starting to brown on top. The sweet potatoes should be cooked until they are fork tender.

SERVING
8) Slice the Lasagna and spoon onto a serving plate. Garnish with a rosemary sprig, drizzle with some balsamic syrup and serve immediately.
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