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Pumpkin Lasagna

Cozy and comforting pumpkin lasagna layers silky pumpkin and ricotta with spinach and melty cheese for a seasonal twist on a classic dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 sheets lasagna noodles Regular or no-boil; see notes
  • 2 cups pumpkin purée Canned or smooth homemade
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded Reserve 1 cup for the filling
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cups fresh spinach Roughly packed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on a sheet of parchment or a lightly oiled tray so they don’t stick.
  3. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin purée, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the sautéed onion and garlic. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Assembly
  1. Spread a thin layer of the pumpkin mixture across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish (this prevents sticking).
  2. Place 4 lasagna noodles over the pumpkin base. Spread half of the pumpkin-ricotta mixture over the noodles. Evenly distribute half of the fresh spinach on top, then sprinkle with some Parmesan.
  3. Add another layer of 4 noodles. Spread the remaining pumpkin mixture, then the remaining spinach, and another sprinkle of Parmesan.
  4. Top with the final 4 noodles. Spread the remaining mozzarella over the top and finish with the remaining Parmesan.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  2. Let the lasagna cool for about 10 minutes to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best texture, reheat in the oven. Don’t overcook noodles, drain excess liquid from spinach, and spread a thin base layer of filling to keep noodles from sticking.