Description

This Vegetarian Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna is a cozy, meatless dish featuring creamy pumpkin sauce, tender noodles, sautéed spinach, and layers of melty cheese. It’s rich, savory, and perfect for fall dinners or comforting vegetarian meals.

Ingredients

9 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)

2 cups canned pumpkin purée (unsweetened)

1½ cups ricotta cheese

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

10 oz fresh spinach, chopped (or frozen, thawed and drained)

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh sage or ½ teaspoon dried sage

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional: crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
If using regular noodles, cook until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds more. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Let cool slightly.
In a bowl, mix pumpkin purée, ricotta, nutmeg, half of the Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Spread a thin layer of the pumpkin mixture in the baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, half the spinach, and a third of the mozzarella. Repeat layers: pumpkin, noodles, spinach, mozzarella. Top with remaining noodles, pumpkin mixture, remaining mozzarella, and extra Parmesan.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use gluten-free noodles for a GF version.

Substitute cheeses with plant-based alternatives for a vegan-friendly option.

Stir in roasted vegetables for added flavor and texture.

Make ahead by assembling up to 24 hours in advance.

Lasagna improves in flavor after resting or refrigerating overnight.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of lasagna)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 45mg