Description
Savor the flavors of fall with this delightful Sausage and Pumpkin Lasagna Recipe. This comforting dish layers creamy pumpkin puree, savory sausage, and gooey cheese for a unique twist on traditional lasagna. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to accommodate various tastes. With its rich flavor profile and hearty ingredients, it promises to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re looking for a warm meal on a chilly evening or prepping for the holidays, this lasagna will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cup milk (or half and half)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- pinch nutmeg
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/8 tsp ground red pepper flakes
- 4 cup spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp dried sage (or 1 tsp. freshly minced sage)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tbsp parsley (freshly chopped (optional))
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour; gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in pumpkin puree and seasonings.
- In a skillet, brown the sausage with shallots and garlic; mix in spinach until wilted. Combine with ricotta, egg, sage, salt, mozzarella, and parmesan.
- Layer sauce, noodles, filling in the baking dish; repeat layers ending with sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake another 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg