Pumpkin Lasagna

A savory blend of mushrooms is layered with spiced pumpkin cream in this rich 3-cheese lasagna fit for a fall or winter dinner party.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 401 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 dash ground nutmeg
• cooking spray
• 12 lasagna noodles
• 1 dash ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage, divided
• 1 ½ pounds sliced baby bella mushrooms
• 3 cups pumpkin puree, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix sage, salt, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon cloves together in a small bowl to make a spice blend.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and 1/2 of the spice blend; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender and all moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Combine 2 cups pumpkin puree, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and remaining spice blend in a bowl.

Step 5

Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles in the bottom so they slightly overlap. Cover with 1/2 of the pumpkin mixture and 1/2 of the mushroom mixture. Dot with 1/2 cup ricotta; sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Repeat layers once more. Place remaining 4 noodles on top.

Step 6

Combine remaining 1 cup pumpkin puree, remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1 dash nutmeg, and 1 dash cloves. Spread on top of noodles. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Parmesan cheese on top. Dot with butter. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes more.