Pumpkin Lasagna

Name: Pumpkin Lasagna
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves; Dash pepper; 9 no-cook lasagna noodles; 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
Dash pepper
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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°.