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Pumpkin Lasagna for Thanksgiving Main Dish or Side Dish

Pumpkin Lasagna

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups Pumpkin Pure
  • 1 tsp dried rubbed sage
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • no-cook lasagna noodles divided
  • 1.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375° F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or rub olive oil with a paper towl. HEAT oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until soft. Add spinach and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir until spinach is wilted. Add in the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Combine pumpkin, heavy cream, sage, pepper, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and nutmeg in medium bowl.
  • In another bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, spinach mixture, remaining salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Spread pumpkin sauce onto bottom of dish. Top with noodles, overlapping slightly. Spread spinach and ricotta mixture on top. Repeat layers. Top with remaining 2 noodles and pumpkin sauce. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover with foil or lid.
  • Bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and light golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.