Pumpkin Mushroom Lasagna

Pumpkin Mushroom Lasagna

Courtesy of Wheat Foods Council 6 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 55 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
2 tsp. olive oil
1 medium onion chopped (about 1 c.)
1 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1 1/2 c. canned solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 c. half and half
2 tsp. fresh sage leaves, chopped or 1 tsp. dry
dash pepper
9 oven ready (no boiling required) lasagna noodles
1 c. reduced fat ricotta cheese
1 c. (4-oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. In small skillet heat oil, add onion and sauté until tender, add mushrooms and 1/4 tsp. salt. Heat about 2 minutes until mushrooms are heated through. Set aside.

3. In a small bowl, combine pumpkin, half and half, sage, pepper, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt.

4. Spread 1/2 c. pumpkin sauce in an 11 X 7-in. baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.

5. Top with 3 noodles (noodles will overlap slightly). Spread 1/2 c. pumpkin sauce to edges of noodles. Top with half of mushroom mixture, 1/2 c. ricotta cheese, 1/2 c. mozzarella and 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and pumpkin sauce.

6. Cover and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition:

Calories: 313; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 33mg; Total Carbs: 31g; Fiber: 5g; Protein: 20g; Sodium: 563mg;