Parmesan, sweet squash, almonds, sage, and a hint of sugar are the flavors in a classic tortellini or ravioli filling. here the mixture is used to stuff rolled-up lasagna noodles, which are baked in a simple mixture of cream and Parmesan.

• 2 lbs butternut squash
• 8 large lasagna noodles
• 1 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup natural (unblanched) almonds, finely ground
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp. light brown sugar
• 1 tsp.  finely chopped fresh sage or 1/2 tsp. dried
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup heavy cream

Preheat oven to 400*F

Halve the squash crosswise, separating the narrow neck from the bulbous bottom. Cut them both in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard the seeds. Place the squash cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet, cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until the squash is tender. (leave the oven on.) Scoop out the flesh of the squash and mash. measure out 1 1/2 cups and freeze the remainder for another use or double the recipe.

Grease a 9 inch square baking dish.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.

In a medium bowl, stir together the squash puree, 2/3 cup of the Parmesan, the egg, almonds, panko, mustard, brown sugar, sage, salt, and pepper. Place the lasagna noodles on a work surface with the short ends facing you. Spread the squash mixture over each noodle. Roll the noodles up into compact bundles and place them, seam side down, in the baking dish.

Pour the cream over the noodles and sprinkle the remaining 2/3 cup of parmesan over the top. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cream is bubbling and the top of the dish is lightly browned.