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Homemade Pumpkin Lasagna

This Delicious Homemade Pumpkin Lasagna will make you happy that Fall has arrived. No need for meat in this vegetarian Lasagna Recipe.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Resting Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 512 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 lasagna noodles*
* You can use noodles that have to be boiled or oven ready or even fresh egg pasta sheets. You decide. You may need more or less noodles depending on the size.
FOR THE PUMPKIN MIXTURE
  • 4 cups pumpkin (fairytale or butternut squash) chopped small cubes (500 grams)
  • 1 small shallot (or 1/2 an onion)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 dashes black pepper
WHITE SAUCE
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk (I used 2%) (1 litre)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 dashes black pepper
  • 3-4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
EXTRAS
  • 1 3/4-2 cups shredded firm mozzarella or (fontina or gruyere cheese) (400 grams)
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (33 grams)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C).
FOR THE PUMPKIN MIXTURE
  1. In a medium frying pan low/medium heat add the olive oil, chopped shallot, chopped pumpkin, salt and pepper, stir to combine then cover and let cook until tender approximately 10-15 minutes, stir often to make sure it doesn't burn. Set aside.
FOR THE WHITE SAUCE
  1. In a medium pot on medium low heat, melt the butter, add the flour, salt and pepper stir until smooth then slowly add the milk, cook and stir constantly until it starts to thicken. Remove from the heat and add the pumpkin mixture and stir to combine. Bring the mixture back to a boil, stirring constantly for about a minute, remove from the heat then gently fold in 3-4 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.
PUTTING IT ALTOGETHER
  1. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons on the bottom of a 11 x 7 inch (28x18cm) baking pan. Spread a spoonful or two of sauce on the bottom of the pan, top with a layer of noodles, then sauce, shredded cheese, grated parmesan and repeat for 3-4 layers (depending on how many layers the ingredients will be divided by 3 or 4). Drizzle a little olive oil on the top of the last layer and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 512kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 464mg (19%) Potassium 550mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 8124IU (162%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 545mg (55%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 512

% Daily Value*

Calories 512kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 464mg 19%
Potassium 550mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 8124IU 162%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 545mg 55%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.