Robust in flavor, this hearty entrée features a saucy secret. With a unique combination of roasted garlic marinara sauce and pumpkin, the goodness of this festive dish wraps itself around layers of noodles and savory cheeses.
Ingredients
1 Container (15 ounces) light ricotta cheese
2 Tablespoons BUITONI® Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 Ounces sweet or hot light turkey sausage, casings removed
3/4 Cup LIBBY'S ® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1/2 Cup dry white wine
1/2 Cup chicken broth
1 Container (15 ounces) BUITONI® Refrigerated Roasted Garlic Marinara Sauce
8 No-boil lasagna noodles
1 1/2 Cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/3 Cup hot water
Directions
1. PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
2. COMBINE ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and seasoning in medium bowl; mix well.
3. HEAT large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook, stirring to break into pieces, until browned. Transfer sausage to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4. ADD pumpkin, wine and broth to skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until bubbly. Stir in sauce and sausage; heat through.
5. SPREAD 1 cup sauce mixture over bottom of 11 x 7-inch or 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Top with 4 lasagna noodles. Spread 1 cup ricotta mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Spread 1 cup sauce mixture over mozzarella cheese; top with remaining 4 lasagna noodles, remaining ricotta mixture and remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Pour water around edges of lasagna. Cover with foil.
BAKE for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
NOTE: Can substitute BUITONI Refrigerated Marinara Sauce. If this is preferred, add 2 cloves finely chopped garlic when cooking sausage.
| Prep Time: | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 minutes |
| Total Time: | 80 minutes |
