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3 lbs. butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4 - 1/2-inch thick slices

3 Tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 cup butter

3 cloves garlic, minced (original recipe called for 6 cloves, but that was too much!)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 cups milk

1 Tablespoon, snipped fresh rosemary

9 no-boil lasagna noodles

1 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (5 1/2 oz.)

1 cup whipping cream

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a 15x10x1" baking pan. Place squash in the prepared baking pan. Add oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss gently to coat. Spread in an even layer. Roast, uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until squash is tender, stirring once. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.

2. Meanwhile, for sauce: in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir in flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in squash and rosemary.

3. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole. To assemble, spread about 1 cup of the sauce in the the prepared baking dish. Layer three of the noodles in dish. Spread with one-third of the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the Pamesan cheese. Repeat layering noodles, sauce, and Parmesan cheese two more times. Pour whipping cream evenly over layers in dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.

4. Cover dish with foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake about 10 minutes more or until edges are bubbly and top is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Make ahead tip: Prepare as directed through Step 3. Cover unbaked lasagna with foil; chill for 2 to 24 hours. To serve, bake, covered, in a 375 degree F oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until edges are bubbly and top is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

• yield: 8-10 servings • prep time: 45 mins • total time: up to 2hrs 5 mins

Source: Better Homes and Gardens