Description
Vegetarian Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna is a deliciously comforting dish that will delight your taste buds while keeping your meal healthy. This hearty vegetarian lasagna features layers of creamy béchamel sauce, vibrant spinach, and rich pumpkin puree, all nestled between tender pasta sheets. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable with seasonal vegetables. Experience the warm embrace of this flavorful lasagna that brings smiles to the table with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in pumpkin puree, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.
- In another saucepan, melt butter over low heat and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk while whisking until thickened.
- In a baking dish, layer béchamel sauce, lasagna noodles, pumpkin-spinach filling, ricotta dollops, mozzarella cheese, and repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg