Description
Vegetarian Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna is a delicious twist on the classic lasagna, featuring layers of creamy pumpkin, spinach, and cheesy goodness. This comforting dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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For the Spinach:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped white or yellow onion
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 6 ounces fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper
For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 2 (15oz) cans of pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup plain unsweetened milk of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Ricotta Filling:
- 15 ounces of reduced-fat, part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano or dried basil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- To cook the spinach: Heat up a skillet with olive oil, sauté onion and garlic, add spinach, season, and set aside.
- Make the pumpkin filling: Mix pumpkin puree, milk, spices in a bowl.
- Make the ricotta filling: Combine ricotta, egg, cheeses, oregano, salt, pepper, and cooked spinach.
- Layer and bake the lasagna: Preheat oven, assemble layers of pumpkin filling, noodles, ricotta mixture, and cheeses. Bake covered, then uncovered, until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can add cooked sausage or ground turkey to the ricotta filling for added protein.
- Let the lasagna rest before serving to allow it to set and make slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Vegetarian, Pumpkin, Spinach, Lasagna, Comfort Food, Fall Recipe