Description
A delightful autumn twist on classic lasagna, featuring a creamy pumpkin and ricotta filling with fresh spinach, all rolled into perfect individual portions.
Ingredients
12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
15 oz pure pumpkin puree
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped and sautéed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp dried sage
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups marinara or alfredo sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread 1/2 cup of your chosen sauce across the bottom.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, sautéed spinach, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, nutmeg, sage, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Step 3: Lay out the cooked lasagna noodles on a clean surface or parchment paper. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure the pumpkin and spinach lasagna roll ups don't slip.
Step 4: Spread approximately 3 tablespoons of the pumpkin mixture onto each noodle, leaving a small gap at one end.
Step 5: Carefully roll each noodle up tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Step 6: Top the pumpkin and spinach lasagna roll ups with the remaining sauce and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
Step 7: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Step 8: Let the pumpkin and spinach lasagna roll ups rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
For an extra crunch, sprinkle some toasted walnuts over the top before serving. Ensure you use pure pumpkin, not pie filling.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT40M
- Category: Pasta & Noodles
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Roll Up
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg