Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and creamy goat cheese in a delectable lasagna dish. This vegetarian lasagna is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring layers of homemade lasagna noodles, a velvety pumpkin sauce, roasted pumpkin cubes, and a luscious goat cheese filling. The pumpkin sauce, infused with aromatic spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, adds a touch of sweetness and warmth to the dish. Roasted pumpkin cubes, with their caramelized edges, provide a delightful contrast to the creamy filling. Layers of silky goat cheese add a tangy dimension, balancing the sweetness of the pumpkin. Each bite of this lasagna is a journey through a symphony of flavors and textures, making it an unforgettable dining experience.
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PUMPKIN AND GOAT'S CHEESE LASAGNE
One of the questions I am asked most often is how do I come up with recipes? The answer is simple: greed. When I'm not eating, I'm thinking about what I might want to eat, and the notion of pumpkin lasagne came into my head when speculo-salivating, and it found its way from my head to my kitchen and to my stomach with gratifying ease. This is an easy lasagne to make in that, unlike a traditional meat one, there are not two sauces to do in advance. I simply cook the pumpkin earlier and layer it up with fresh lasagne sheets (bought from the supermarket) that don't need pre-cooking and an easy cheese and egg mixture. Don't be put off by the length of the recipe that follows. It takes longer to explain than to do!
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- To make the pumpkin filling:
- Heat the oil and butter in a shallow Dutch oven or cast-iron braiser and fry the sage leaves over a gentle heat for about 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and fry very gently for another 10 minutes or so.
- Add the pumpkin pieces, turn well in the oniony oil and, after about 5 minutes, add the vermouth (or wine), the water and diced tomatoes. Simmer, covered, for an hour, stirring occasionally so the pumpkin cooks evenly. Taste for seasoning - I tend to add quite a bit of salt here - and leave to cool.
- For the tomato sauce:
- Simply pour the tomato sauce and water into a large jug or bowl, and stir in the sugar, salt and pepper, whisking it all together.
- To make up the cheese layer:
- In a separate bowl beat the goat's cheese and ricotta with the eggs, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, slipping in a large cookie sheet as you do.
- To assemble the lasagne, begin by putting 2 cups of the cold tomato sauce in the bottom of a roasting pan (measuring approx. 14 x 10 x 2 ½ inches).
- Then layer with a third of the lasagne sheets, overlapping them well (Italians do it with the pan horizontal but the pasta vertical, if that makes sense, but I don't know that it truly matters...). Leave the rest of the tomato sauce aside for the time being.
- Layer a third of the pumpkin filling over the lasagne, and dollop on a third of the cheese mixture, coaxing with a rubber spatula. It won't cover completely; think more of spreading blobs about. Then start again with a layer of lasagne, followed by pumpkin, then the cheese. Repeat once more - lasagne, pumpkin, and the last of the cheese mixture.
- Pour the remaining cold tomato sauce over, letting it sink down and be absorbed in the layers.
- Slice and chop the mozzarella and dot over the top.
- Bake in the oven, on the cookies sheet, for 1 hour. Once baked, take it out of the oven and let it stand for 15-30 minutes to make cutting and serving easier. (I love when it's stood for an hour or so, too.) As you cut and slice, you will notice a shallow tomatoey cheesey pool at the bottom of the pan; bread dunked into this is gorgeous.
- Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the lasagne, and cut into squares to serve.
PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE LASAGNA
From Wolfgang Puck. Make sure to let baked lasagna sit for 10 minutes to let layers settle, for easier serving. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread. Can also be served as an appetizer (serves 10)
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Pumpkin
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Prepare the lasagna noodles: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and fill a large mixing bowl with ice and water. Boil the noodles until al dente, tender but still very chewy, about 8 minutes. Drain them and immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water.
- Lightly oil a baking sheet with some olive oil. Drain the noodles from the ice water and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet, not overlapping. Set aside.
- While the noodles are cooking, start the Bechamel Sauce: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stirring continuously with a wire whisk, sprinkle in the flour; continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Whisking briskly, slowly pour in the milk. Stir in the goat cheese, salt and pinch of nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- To make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, thyme, sage, nutmeg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, mascarpone, 1/4 cup Parmesan, brown sugar, goat cheese, salt and pepper. Stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- For the Lasagna Assembly: Lightly coat the inside of a 13-by-9-by-3-inch lasagna pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread a third of the pumpkin mixture on the bottom of the pan. Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles, placed lengthwise side by side. Spread another third of the filling over the noodles, and top with 3/4 cup of Bechamel. Top with another layer of pasta, the remaining filling, and another 3/4 cup of Bechamel. Cover with a final layer of noodles and all the remaining Bechamel. Evenly sprinkle with the 1/2 cup each of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick spray and place it sprayed side down over the lasagna pan, folding the edges over.
- Bake until the lasagna is heated through and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the lasagna settle for 10 minutes. With a sharp knife, cut it into rectangles or squares. Use a spatula to transfer them from the pan to serving plates.
PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE LASAGNA RECIPE
Add a twist to your classic Italian dish with our pumpkin lasagna recipe. A cheesy yet savory layers of pasta you' surely enjoy for dinner!
Provided by Recipes.net Team
Categories Pasta Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- Stirring continuously with a wire whisk, sprinkle in the flour; continue cooking, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
- Whisking briskly, slowly pour in the milk. Stir in the goat cheese, salt, and pinch of nutmeg.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, thyme, sage, nutmeg, ½ cup breadcrumbs, mascarpone, ¼ cup parmesan, brown sugar, goat cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat the inside of a baking casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread a third of the pumpkin mixture on the bottom of the pan. Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles, placed lengthwise side by side.
- Spread another third of the filling over the noodles, and top with ¾ cup of bechamel. Top with another layer of pasta, the remaining filling, and another ¾ cup of bechamel. Cover with a final layer of noodles and all the remaining bechamel.
- Evenly sprinkle with ½ cup each of breadcrumbs and parmesan. Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick spray and place it sprayed side down over the lasagna pan, folding the edges over.
- Bake until the lasagna is heated through and bubbling, about 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake until the topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let the lasagna settle for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with sage and serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 855.00kcal, Carbohydrate 99.00g, Cholesterol 89.00mg, Fat 37.00g, Fiber 8.00g, Protein 32.00g, SaturatedFat 23.00g, ServingSize 6.00 people, Sodium 1,917.00mg, Sugar 23.00g, TransFat 1.00g, UnsaturatedFat 7.00g
PUMPKIN AND GOAT'S CHEESE LASAGNE
One of the questions I am asked most often is how do I come up with recipes? The answer is simple: greed. When I'm not eating, I'm thinking about what I might want to eat, and the notion of pumpkin lasagne came into my head when speculo-salivating, and it found its way from my head to my kitchen to my stomach with gratifying ease. This is an easy lasagne to make in that, unlike a traditional meat one, there are not two sauces to do in advance. I simply cook the pumpkin earlier and layer it up with fresh lasagne sheets (bought in vacuum packs from the supermarket) that don't need pre-cooking and an easy cheese and egg mixture. Don't be put off by the length of the recipe that follows. It takes longer to explain than to do! For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
Provided by Nigella
Yield Serves: 12-15
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- To make the pumpkin filling Heat the oil and butter in a shallow casserole and fry the sage leaves over a gentle heat for about 2 minutes. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and fry very gently for another 10 minutes or so. Add the pumpkin pieces, turn well in the oniony oil and, after about 5 minutes, add the vermouth (or wine), the water and chopped tomatoes. Simmer, covered, for an hour, stirring occasionally so the pumpkin cooks evenly. Taste for seasoning - I tend to add quite a bit of salt here - and leave to cool. For the tomato sauce Simply pour the passata and water into a large jug or bowl, and stir in the sugar, salt and pepper, whisking it all together. To make up the cheese layer In a separate bowl beat the goat's cheese and ricotta with the eggs, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/gas mark 6/400°F, slipping in a baking sheet as you do. To assemble the lasagne, begin by putting 500ml / 2 cups of the cold tomato sauce in the bottom of a roasting tin (measuring approx. 36cm x 26cm x 6cm / 14 x 10 x 2 1/2 inches). Then layer with a third of the lasagne sheets, overlapping them well (Italians do it with the tin horizontal but the pasta vertical, if that makes sense, but I don't know that it truly matters...). Leave the rest of the tomato sauce aside for the time being. Layer a third of the pumpkin filling over the lasagne, and dollop on a third of the cheese mixture, coaxing with a rubber spatula. It won't cover completely; think more of spreading blobs out. Then start again with a layer of lasagne, followed by pumpkin, then the cheese. Repeat once more - lasagne, pumpkin, and the last of the cheese mixture. Pour the remaining cold tomato sauce over, letting it sink down and be absorbed in the layers. Slice and chop the mozzarella balls and dot over the top. Cook in the oven, on the baking sheet, for 1 hour. Once cooked, take out of the oven and let it stand for 15 - 30 minutes to make cutting and serving easier. (I love this when it's stood for an hour or so, too.) As you cut and slice, you will notice a shallow tomatoey cheesey pool at the bottom of the tin; bread dunked into this is gorgeous. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the lasagne, and cut into squares to serve.
RIGATONI WITH ROASTED PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE
Roasted sugar pumpkin is tossed with pasta and creamy cheese for a comforting main dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot. Add butter, cheese, and pasta water; toss until butter has melted.
- Gently fold in roasted pumpkin; season with salt and pepper. Divide among serving bowls, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 22 g
LASAGNA WITH GOAT CHEESE FROM INA GARTEN
I saw this on an episode of "Barefoot Contessa" and tried it for myself. It is the best. I do make variations on her recipe though.
Provided by Ms. DMAC
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large (10 to 12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the sausage and cook over medium-low heat, breaking it up with a fork, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- Add the Jar of Ragu Sundried Tomato & Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, the egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
- Ladle 1/3 of the sauce into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch rectangular baking dish, spreading the sauce over the bottom of the dish. Then add the layers as follows: half the pasta, half the mozzarella, half the ricotta, and one third of the sauce. Add the rest of the pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and finally, sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 146.8, Sodium 1195.3, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 45.8
Tips:
- For a smoother lasagna, blend the pumpkin puree until it is completely smooth before adding it to the ricotta mixture.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the walnuts and sun-dried tomatoes by hand.
- To prevent the lasagna from sticking to the pan, make sure to grease the pan thoroughly before assembling the lasagna.
- If you are short on time, you can use a store-bought pumpkin puree instead of making your own.
- To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and then freeze it for up to 2 months. When you're ready to serve it, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then bake it according to the instructions.
Conclusion:
This pumpkin and goat cheese lasagna is a unique and delicious twist on a classic dish. The combination of pumpkin, goat cheese, and walnuts creates a flavorful and satisfying lasagna that is sure to please everyone at your table. Serve it with a side of your favorite salad or bread for a complete meal.
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