PUMPKIN SAUSAGE LASAGNA

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In the words of Rachael Ray: "This decadent lasagna is layered with sausage, eggplant, noodles and a pumpkin-bechamel sauce." Featured recipe on the Rachael Ray Show July 17,2008

Provided by chris_tam

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 1/2 lbs bulk sweet Italian sausage, casings removed (pork, chicken or turkey, whatever you like)
1 large eggplant, peeled and chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup onion (1 medium chopped)
2 garlic cloves, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk (eyeball it)
15 ounces pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
3 dashes fresh nutmeg
16 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles (1 box)
1 1/4 cups grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 375°F.
  • heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons EVOO, about two turns of the pan. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown, breaking the meat up as it cooks with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Push the meat to one side of the pan and add the eggplant, onion and garlic. Cook 7-8 minutes, until tender, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • While the veggies are cooking, place a medium-size sauté pan over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook the mixture for about 1 minute. Whisk the milk into roux, breaking up any clumps. Bring the mixture to a bubble and add the pumpkin puree and nutmeg. Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  • Spread about 1 cup of the sauce into the bottom of a 13 x 9" casserole dish. Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce, then top them with about 1 cup of the meat mixture, a cup or so of the sauce and a palmful of cheese. Repeat these layers two times, topping the casserole with a layer of lasagna noodles. Spoon the remaining sauce over the noodles, sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake the lasagna until the sauce is bubbling and pasta is baked through, about 45 minutes.
  • During the last ten minutes of baking, remove the aluminum foil to brown the cheese. Once out of the oven, allow the dish to rest a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.7, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 117.6, Sodium 1550.4, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 46.4

Ah Fas
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This lasagna is the perfect comfort food. The pumpkin and sausage flavors are hearty and satisfying, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Elijah Tichborne
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I made this lasagna for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shah Fisal
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This lasagna is a great choice for a fall dinner. The pumpkin and sausage flavors are hearty and satisfying, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alexii Sanchez
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This lasagna is a great way to get your kids to eat pumpkin. The pumpkin flavor is subtle, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Faith Mcguire
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I loved this lasagna. The pumpkin flavor is subtle, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aa Bb
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This lasagna is the perfect comfort food. The pumpkin and sausage flavors are hearty and satisfying, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sophy Mmako
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I made this lasagna for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Katrina Johnson
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. The flavors are delicious, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Syeda Shah
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I was skeptical about this lasagna at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pumpkin and sausage flavors are amazing together, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I'll definitely be making this again.


Joeh
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I made this lasagna for my family, and they loved it! The pumpkin and sausage flavors go together perfectly, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Karl Fahad
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This lasagna is the best I've ever had. The flavors are incredible, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mitch Stout
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This lasagna is a must-try! The combination of pumpkin and sausage is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Robina Qaim
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I love this lasagna! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for my family and friends, and they all love it too.


Nilesh
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This lasagna is delicious! The pumpkin adds a unique and flavorful twist to the classic lasagna recipe. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jade Marks
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I made this lasagna for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


marzia khadija
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This lasagna is the perfect fall comfort food. The pumpkin and sausage flavors go together perfectly, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.


jelly ninja
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this lasagna was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The lasagna turned out great, and my guests loved it.


Bruna Amado
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This pumpkin sausage lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the lasagna was cheesy and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


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