Description
A comforting and hearty lasagna featuring layers of pumpkin, sausage, and cheese, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles, half of the pumpkin mixture, half of the sausage, and a third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles, marinara sauce, and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and add more vegetables.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Sausage, Lasagna, Fall Recipe, Comfort Food