Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Lasagna

"From Wolfgang Puck. Make sure to let baked lasagna sit for 10 minutes to let layers settle, for easier serving. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread. Can also be served as an appetizer (serves 10)"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 40mins
Ingredients:
20
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Prepare the lasagna noodles: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and fill a large mixing bowl with ice and water. Boil the noodles until al dente, tender but still very chewy, about 8 minutes. Drain them and immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water.
  • Lightly oil a baking sheet with some olive oil. Drain the noodles from the ice water and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet, not overlapping. Set aside.
  • While the noodles are cooking, start the Bechamel Sauce: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stirring continuously with a wire whisk, sprinkle in the flour; continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Whisking briskly, slowly pour in the milk. Stir in the goat cheese, salt and pinch of nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • To make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, thyme, sage, nutmeg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, mascarpone, 1/4 cup Parmesan, brown sugar, goat cheese, salt and pepper. Stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • For the Lasagna Assembly: Lightly coat the inside of a 13-by-9-by-3-inch lasagna pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread a third of the pumpkin mixture on the bottom of the pan. Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles, placed lengthwise side by side. Spread another third of the filling over the noodles, and top with 3/4 cup of Bechamel. Top with another layer of pasta, the remaining filling, and another 3/4 cup of Bechamel. Cover with a final layer of noodles and all the remaining Bechamel. Evenly sprinkle with the 1/2 cup each of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
  • Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick spray and place it sprayed side down over the lasagna pan, folding the edges over.
  • Bake until the lasagna is heated through and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let the lasagna settle for 10 minutes. With a sharp knife, cut it into rectangles or squares. Use a spatula to transfer them from the pan to serving plates.

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Reviews

  1. Mikeykey, this is soooo good!!! I stuck to recipe other than two very minor changes, I did not use pre-cook lasagna sheets, just used the normal ones, and I didnt use canned pupmkin puree, I had fresh pumpkin, steamed, mashed and used that. The goats cheese I used was a very soft and creamy peppadew-infused feta, which worked very well in the recipe. I cut myself a bit short on time and didnt let this stand for as long as it should , it still TASTED out of this world, but I would have got a better -- shape? by letting it stand, this was a minor consideration however, I LOVED this recipe and will definitely be making it again, I have also passed it on to friends!!! Thanks so much, enjoyed for PRMR tag game
     
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