Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Lasagna

Submitted by Outta Here

"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)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb dry lasagna noodle

• BECHAMEL SAUCE

• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 ounces fresh goat cheese, soft and creamy type
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated

• FILLING

• 29 ounces canned pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf, chopped
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup mascarpone
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh goat cheese, creamy
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

• TOPPING

• 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
6. 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.
7. Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick spray and place it sprayed side down over the lasagna pan, folding the edges over.
8. 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.
9. 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.

Reviews

[Karen Elizabeth]

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