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Sausage and Pumpkin Lasagna

Sausage and Pumpkin Lasagna Recipe
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Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with this Sausage and Pumpkin Lasagna Recipe. This hearty dish combines layers of creamy pumpkin sauce, savory sausage, and fresh spinach for a satisfying twist on traditional lasagna. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s both easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients. With no-boil noodles simplifying the cooking process, you can enjoy this rich and flavorful meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it straight from the oven for a warm, inviting experience that will impress your loved ones.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk (or half-and-half)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 lb ground pork sausage
  • 4 cups spinach (roughly chopped)
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (freshly grated)
  • 9 no-boil lasagna noodles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch or a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour; gradually add milk until smooth. Simmer until thickened, then stir in pumpkin, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  3. In a skillet, brown sausage; add shallot and garlic, cooking until fragrant. Mix in spinach until wilted, then combine with ricotta, egg, sage, mozzarella, and salt.
  4. Layer the bottom of the baking dish with sauce, then add noodles followed by filling mixture and more sauce. Repeat layers finishing with noodles topped with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for another 20 minutes until golden.

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