MEXICAN PUMPKIN SMOKED CHICKEN LASAGNA
The seasonings are Mexican, not the pumpkin! I attended a cooking class about 15 years ago that had a 'Rick Bayless' pumpkin lasagna. It was good and this is my interpretation. I noted most pumpkin lasagna feature sage and are meatless, which is fine, but doesn't thrill my palate.
Provided by KWB5015
Categories Pumpkin
Time 2h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Saute onion, garlic and peppers in olive oil until browned.
- Add in herbs, vegetable cube, pumpkin and a cup or two of water. You want to dissolve the vegetable cube and thin the sauce so that is like the tomato sauce you'd normally use to make lasagna. The water in this will also hydrate the pasta, so don't skimp! Adjust heat so that sauce simmers and flavor develops. Taste and adjust for salt.
- Grate Jack cheese. You can also use pepper Jack or mozarella or cheddar, even.
- Chop chicken. You can also used a nice quality smoked chicken deli meat, too.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta with herbs and eggs. Thin with milk if necessary to make it spreadable.
- Assembly: Pour a small amount of sauce to cover the bottom of a 9X13 pan. Lay the dry pasta sheets on top (I find that I never have to cook or soak my noodles, whatever the brand--just make sure you have sufficient liquid in the dish). Smear the ricotta mixture on top of the dry pasta sheets, sprinkle chicken on top of that, the grated cheese on top of that and then spoon half your jar of salsa over that. Then add another, more generous layer of the pumpkin sauce. Then pasta, ricotta, chicken, jack, salsa and/or pumpkin. The last layer should be pumpkin sauce sprinkled with the grated cheese.
- I find that lasagna can be a little tricky with regard to the quantity of ingredients you have. Coming up short or with too much this or that has to do with how thickly you layer things and the depth of your pan. I do know that you don't really want to end with a layer of pasta noodles because they'll just stay hard and that if you only give yourself a centimeter clearance from the top you should probably place the pan on a cookie sheet before it goes into the over because it will likely boil over! I often keep a small pan off to the side so I can improvise with any leftovers.
- Cover and bake in a 350 (180) degree oven until bubbly and cheese is melted--around 45 minutes. Uncover to brown the top or, if at the start it seems too watery to you, go ahead and bake it uncovered the whole time.
- Serve with sour cream and pickled jalapenos if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.7, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 182.8, Sodium 887.4, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 39.8
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Mariam norman
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my lasagna turned out really dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Indian Boy
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning, but otherwise it was good.
Deepak my heart Beat
[email protected]This was the best lasagna I've ever had! The pumpkin and smoked chicken were so tender and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again!
Silah wasilah
[email protected]This lasagna was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the pumpkin and smoked chicken were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!
hanako amane yugii
[email protected]I loved this lasagna! It was so flavorful and unique. The pumpkin and smoked chicken were a great combination, and the lasagna was perfectly cheesy and flavorful.
Arbaz Haider
[email protected]This lasagna was delicious! The pumpkin and smoked chicken were a great combination, and the lasagna was perfectly cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Prudence Kego
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the pumpkin in this lasagna, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a subtle sweetness and richness that really complemented the smoked chicken. I would definitely make this again!
Atik Atik
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The end result was a delicious and impressive dish that my guests loved. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
TP Pakistan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The pumpkin and smoked chicken were a unique and delicious combination, and the lasagna was perfectly cheesy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Eric Paris
[email protected]This Mexican Pumpkin Smoked Chicken Lasagna was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the pumpkin and chicken were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!