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Pumpkin and Italian Sausage Lasagna

The Pumpkin and Sausage Lasagna is an unusual first course, rich and flavorful, typical of Italy tradition. This autumnal version of the classic Lasagna will win you over!
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Pumpkin and Italian Sausage Lasagna
  • Difficulty Difficult
  • Prep 1 hour
  • Cook 30 minutes
  • Servings 6 people

The Pumpkin and Sausage Lasagna is a delicious Sunday autumnal main dish, rich in flavor and can also serve as a complete meal given the presence of vegetables, meat, and pasta.

A tasty variation of the classic Bolognese Lasagna, the Pumpkin and Sausage Lasagna recipe reinterprets this traditional dish with an autumnal twist, combining the sweetness of pumpkin with the intense and savory flavor of sausage, creating a perfect balance of tastes that will captivate you from the first bite. The creamy element of this dish is given by the béchamel sauce flavored with nutmeg, a spicy touch that pairs wonderfully with the sweetish flavor of the pumpkin, enhancing its taste.

Perfect for a family lunch, the Pumpkin and Sausage Lasagna is also ideal to serve when you have guests and want to impress without too much stress. In fact, this Pumpkin Lasagna can be conveniently prepared well in advance and baked just half an hour before serving. In the meantime, you can take the opportunity to serve a lovely homemade aperitif!

Irresistibly creamy, the Sausage and Pumpkin Lasagna is an original and delicious way to cook pumpkin, presenting it in different yet flavorful ways. We guarantee you’ll be asked for seconds!

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. To prepare the Pumpkin and Italian Sausage Lasagna, start by cleaning the pumpkin and cutting it into pieces, taking care to rinse it under water.

  2. Cook the chopped sausage (skinned) in a pan with a drizzle of oil, a sprig of rosemary and a clove of garlic. Once the sausage is browned, add the chopped pumpkin, season with salt and add the half glass of white wine and let it cook for 10-15 min.

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  3. Proceed with the preparation of the béchamel sauce: melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and stir with a whisk to make the roux. At this point add the milk, salt and nutmeg and continue stirring until a thick and velvety béchamel sauce is obtained.

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  4. Proceed with assembling the lasagna: lay a layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom, fresh pasta sheets, deposit a layer of pumpkin and sausage filling and top with béchamel sauce and a generous sprinkling of grana padano cheese. Repeat until the baking dish is complete.

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  5. Bake in a hot oven at 200°C for 25-30 minutes, take out of the oven and serve!”

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Tips

If you have time, for even tastier Pumpkin and Sausage Lasagna you can also make homemade Homemade Egg Lasagna Pasta.

Storage

You can store the Pumpkin and Sausage Lasagna for one day in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap.