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Pumpkin Lasagna

A warm and comforting pumpkin lasagna layered with creamy pumpkin sauce, noodles, and melty cheese, perfect for cozy fall nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Cheese
  • 12 sheets Lasagna noodles No-boil or traditional
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1.5 cups Whole milk ricotta
Pumpkin Sauce
  • 2 cups Pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1-2 tablespoons Fresh sage or thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 1-2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • a handful Sautéed spinach or cooked crumbled sausage For extra depth

Method
 

Pumpkin Cream Preparation
  1. Warm olive oil or butter in a skillet, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant.
  2. Stir in pumpkin puree, heavy cream or half-and-half, herbs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is velvety.
Ricotta Mixing
  1. In a bowl, combine ricotta with salt and pepper. Optionally, add a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
Noodle Preparation
  1. If using traditional lasagna noodles, cook them until just shy of al dente, then drain and lay flat to avoid sticking.
Layering
  1. Spread a thin layer of the pumpkin sauce in the bottom of your baking dish.
  2. Layer with noodles, a few spoonfuls of ricotta, more pumpkin sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
  3. Finish with more sauce and a generous blanket of cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
Resting
  1. Let the lasagna sit for 10 to 15 minutes so it sets before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and frozen. Consider pairing with a simple arugula salad or garlic bread. Letting the lasagna rest helps achieve clean cuts.