# Festive Squash Lasagnas This Hearty Noodle Dish is Filled with a Fall Butternut Squash Filling By M | Published 2015-09-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squash-lasagna References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1095527/meatless-skillet-lasagna) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com) This squash lasagna dish celebrates the season of fall by incorporating vegetables and flavors that are in abundance during autumn. This homemade lasagna is a refreshing take on the popular butternut squash soup by incorporating similar ingredients into the layered noodle dish. Unlike conventional lasagna, this [butternut squash lasagna recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-heritage-month) is made in a round skillet with a white sauce and doesn't include any meat. The recipe calls for a jar of pre-made Alfredo sauce that is mixed with spinach, [ricotta cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassata-baked-ricotta-cheese), cream, tyme and sage along with cubed butternut squash. The sauce is layered between [no-boil noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazolis-lasagna-rolls) and then topped with a cheese blend made from a mix of ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan. The end result is a festive dinner that is perfect to enjoy during the fall months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fall Vegetable Recipes:** Opportunity to create innovative and delicious vegetable-based dishes for the fall season. - **Creative Lasagna Variations:** Opportunity to experiment with different flavors and ingredients in lasagna recipes. - **No-boil Noodle Alternatives:** Opportunity to develop alternative noodle options that don't require boiling before baking. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative recipes and ingredients for the food industry. - **Restaurant and Catering:** Opportunities for unique and seasonal menu items in restaurants and catering businesses. - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity to create packaging solutions for pre-made sauces and ingredients used in home cooking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Butternut Squash Raviolis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternut-squash-ravioli.md) - [Canned Lasagna Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasagna-soups.md) - [Savory Butternut Squash Tarts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternut-squash-and-caramelized-onion-tart.md) - [Pea-Based Lasagna Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenb-lasagna.md) - [Cheesy Double Decker Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-double-stack-lasagna.md) - [Autumnal Vegetarian Gratins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-vegetable-white-bean-gratin.md) - [Premium Plant-Based Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-lasagna.md) - [Baked Tortellini Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-tortellini-bake.md) - [Lasagna-Centric Menu Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasagna-fest.md)