Calling all pumpkin lovers: this roasted pumpkin lasagna is the perfect way to celebrate fall flavors. This vegetarian lasagna is packed with roasted pumpkin, spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella cheeses, all layered between tender lasagna noodles. The lasagna is then baked until golden brown and bubbly, creating a comforting and flavorful dish that is sure to please the whole family. We also have a delicious vegan lasagna variation, made with a creamy cashew sauce instead of ricotta and mozzarella. And for those with a sweet tooth, our pumpkin dessert lasagna is a must-try, featuring layers of pumpkin puree, whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbs. No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a treat!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ROASTED PUMPKIN LASAGNA
This is a hearty meatless meal that my family enjoys. If you're not a fan of pumpkin, you can use butternut squash instead. -Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Peel pumpkin; cut in half lengthwise; discard seeds or save for toasting. Cut into 1/4-in. thick slices. Place in a single layer on two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt nutmeg. Roast until tender, 30-35 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions for al dente. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and sage. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Drain noodles., Place 3 noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 1/3 of the pumpkin, 1-1/3 cups sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown bubbly 30-35 minutes longer. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
ROAST PUMPKIN & SPINACH LASAGNE
Nothing is as comforting as a rich creamy lasagne and the sweet, earthy flavours of this veggie classic are well worth the effort
Provided by Diana Henry
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Halve the pumpkin or squash, peel, deseed, then slice into 1cm slices. Toss with the oil in a roasting tin, season, then roast until tender and slightly charred at the edges. This can take up to 40 mins.
- Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce. In a pan, soften the onion in the oil for 5 mins, then add the celery and garlic and cook for 1 min more. Add the tomatoes and sugar, then leave to simmer, uncovered, for 30 mins. Stir from time to time. You should be left with a thick purée. Season to taste.
- Put the spinach in a saucepan with the water that still clings to it after washing, cover and put over a medium heat. Wilt the spinach for about 4 mins - you'll need to turn it over with tongs every so often to make sure it all comes in contact with the heat at the bottom of the pan. When completely wilted, leave until cool enough to handle, then squeeze the water out with your hands. Chop and put in a pan with the butter. Gently heat, tossing together so the spinach is coated in butter, then season with salt, pepper and a generous grating of nutmeg.
- For the béchamel sauce, bring the milk to the boil in a pan with the peppercorns, onion and bay leaf. Set aside for 5 mins to infuse, then strain the milk into another pan. Add the flour and butter, then gently heat, whisking all the while, until you have a thick, smooth sauce.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and assemble the lasagne. Butter a large gratin or baking dish, roughly 1.4 litres in capacity. Put a layer of pumpkin in the bottom followed by a layer of tomato sauce. Lay lasagne sheets on top of this, cutting them to fit if necessary (you don't want any overlapping). Now add a layer of béchamel followed by a scattering of spinach and half the cheese. Top with more lasagne sheets, pumpkin, tomato sauce, more lasagne and a final layer of béchamel sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Bake for 40 mins, or until the lasagne is golden and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
PUMPKIN LASAGNA
I especially like this comforting fall dish because it's vegetarian. Even friends who aren't big fans of pumpkin are surprised by this delectable lasagna. Canned pumpkin and no-cook noodles make it a cinch to prepare. -Tamara Huron, New Market, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil until tender; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, cream, sage, pepper and remaining salt., Spread 1/2 cup pumpkin sauce in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with 3 noodles (noodles will overlap slightly). Spread 1/2 cup pumpkin sauce to edges of noodles. Top with half of mushroom mixture, 1/2 cup ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce., Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked lasagna. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY PUMPKIN LASAGNA
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Categories main-dish
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the pumpkin to a large bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons coconut oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and then spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and roast, tossing once, until golden brown and tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon coconut oil to a Dutch oven over medium heat, and allow to melt. Add the onions and saute until tender, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and Swiss chard, and saute until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the poultry seasoning and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Add the cream cheese and milk to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat until the cream cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 teaspoon of the cayenne, and season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, eggs, 1 1/2 cups each of the Gruyere and Parmesan, and some salt and pepper. Stir to combine, then set aside.
- Ladle 1/2 cup of the cream cheese sauce into a 9-by-13-inch flameproof baking dish, spreading with a spatula to cover the bottom. Add a single layer of noodles, and then layer with half of the remaining cream cheese sauce, half of the chard mixture and half of the pumpkin. Add a second layer of noodles, and then half of the ricotta mixture and all of the pesto. Add a third layer of noodles, followed by the remaining cream cheese sauce, chard and pumpkin. Add a fourth, and final, layer of noodles, and spread with the remaining ricotta mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, and transfer to the oven. Bake until the noodles are soft and the cheese is hot and melty, 55 to 60 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and turn on the broiler. Remove the foil from the baking dish. Top the lasagna with the remaining grated Gruyere and Parmesan. Broil until golden brown and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- Add the garlic and pecans to a food processor, and pulse to a thick paste. Add the lemon zest, basil, Gouda and 1 teaspoon salt, and pulse to chop up the basil leaves; this will be very thick. With the motor running, drizzle in 2/3 cup of the olive oil; if you want the sauce thinner, add the remaining oil. Add the lemon juice, and pulse to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 week.
Tips:
- Choose the right pumpkin: For the best flavor and texture, select a small, sugar pumpkin or a large, roasting pumpkin. Look for pumpkins that are deep orange in color and have a firm, heavy feel.
- Roast the pumpkin ahead of time: This will allow the pumpkin to cool and make it easier to handle. You can roast the pumpkin up to 3 days in advance.
- Use a good quality lasagna noodle: This will help the lasagna hold together and prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Don't overcook the lasagna: The lasagna should be cooked until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Overcooking the lasagna will make it dry and tough.
- Let the lasagna rest before serving: This will allow the lasagna to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
This roasted pumpkin lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The roasted pumpkin adds a sweetness and depth of flavor to the lasagna, while the ricotta and mozzarella cheeses provide a creamy and gooey texture. This lasagna is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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