Best 2 Pumpkin Sausage Lasagna Recipes
Pumpkin sausage lasagna is a hearty, savory dish that combines the flavors of fall with the classic comfort food of lasagna. This dish features layers of creamy pumpkin sauce, tender lasagna noodles, and flavorful sausage, all topped with a crispy layer of cheese. It's a perfect meal for a chilly autumn evening, and it's sure to be a hit with family and friends.
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PUMPKIN SAUSAGE LASAGNA
In the words of Rachael Ray: "This decadent lasagna is layered with sausage, eggplant, noodles and a pumpkin-bechamel sauce." Featured recipe on the Rachael Ray Show July 17,2008
Provided by chris_tam
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- preheat oven to 375°F.
- heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons EVOO, about two turns of the pan. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown, breaking the meat up as it cooks with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Push the meat to one side of the pan and add the eggplant, onion and garlic. Cook 7-8 minutes, until tender, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- While the veggies are cooking, place a medium-size sauté pan over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook the mixture for about 1 minute. Whisk the milk into roux, breaking up any clumps. Bring the mixture to a bubble and add the pumpkin puree and nutmeg. Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Spread about 1 cup of the sauce into the bottom of a 13 x 9" casserole dish. Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce, then top them with about 1 cup of the meat mixture, a cup or so of the sauce and a palmful of cheese. Repeat these layers two times, topping the casserole with a layer of lasagna noodles. Spoon the remaining sauce over the noodles, sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake the lasagna until the sauce is bubbling and pasta is baked through, about 45 minutes.
- During the last ten minutes of baking, remove the aluminum foil to brown the cheese. Once out of the oven, allow the dish to rest a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.7, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 117.6, Sodium 1550.4, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 46.4
PUMPKIN LASAGNA WITH SAUSAGE
This recipe was inspired by Rachel Ray's Rigatoni with Pumpkin and Sausage. On the night that I was craving this, my pantry offerings were limited. I didn't have any cream or rigatoni. I didn't have any wine. I only had a four-year old box of lasagna noodles. Cheddar-jack would not have been my first choice -- but that's...
Provided by Tiffany Pennington
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. In a skillet, cook the bulk italian sausage, diced onions and sage together on medium-high heat. The onions should be very tender and the sausage should develop some browning. Set aside to be added to the sauce later.
- 2. In a large 5-quart pot on medium high heat, add pumpkin, sweet potato and chicken stock and stir well to blend ingredients thoroughly. Continue to add cream cheese, syrup/sugar, balsamic vinegar and spices and stir well. Taste sauce for seasoning and add salt/pepper if desired. Stir frequently until mixture starts to simmer and remove from heat. Add meat mixture to the sauce and stir together.
- 3. Prepare lasagna noodles according to package directions. (I do this stove-top step last and I place the noodles in cold water so they don't stick together during the assembly of the lasagna.)
- 4. Preheat oven to 350F. Oil a lasagna pan (a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan is not quite large enough - but if you don't mind leftover noodles and sauce, it'll do just fine.)
- 5. Drop a layer of the pumpkin-sausage sauce in the bottom of the lasagna pan. Cover with a single layer of noodles. Ladle another layer of sauce over the noodles. Sprinkle on a quarter-cup of parmigian, a quarter-cup of romano and about a half cup of cheddar-jack cheeses over the sauce.
- 6. Continue layering noodles, sauce and cheese until the pan is full or you run out of ingredients. Place the lasagna pan on a baking sheet (to catch any spills or bubble-overs) and cook on the center rack of the oven for 30-40 minutes. Cheeses should be fully melted, edges should be bubbling. Remove lasagna from oven and let set for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- To make sure your lasagna doesn't end up watery, pre-cook the sausage and drain any excess grease before adding it to the dish.
- Don't overcook the lasagna noodles. They should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a good quality ricotta cheese for the filling. Fresh, whole milk ricotta will give you the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have time to make your own pumpkin puree, you can use canned pumpkin puree instead. Just make sure it's unsweetened.
- Be generous with the cheese when you're assembling the lasagna. It's what makes it so gooey and delicious.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it set and make it easier to cut.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin sausage lasagna is a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for a fall or winter meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, cheesy, or vegetarian, there's a pumpkin sausage lasagna recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give pumpkin sausage lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!
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