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Vegetarian Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna

Indulgent Vegetarian Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna You’ll Love

A comforting and nutritious Vegetarian Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna, featuring creamy layers of pumpkin and spinach that everyone will adore.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion Shallots work well for milder flavor
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can be used
  • 1 can Pumpkin Puree Ensure it's pure pumpkin without additives
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Any non-dairy or regular milk can work
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese is a lower-fat option
  • 1 Egg For vegan option, use flax egg
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Any melting cheese can be used
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast serves as a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh herbs can be used instead
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can experiment with other warm spices
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg Can experiment with other warm spices
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use sea salt or table salt equivalently
For the Noodles
  • 10 No-Boil Lasagna Noodles Regular noodles can be used if precooked

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 chopped onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Mix in 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook an additional minute until aromatic.
  2. Add 4 cups of fresh spinach and cook for about 3-4 minutes until wilted. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 1 can of pumpkin puree, 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt; whisk until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, mix together 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, 1 beaten egg, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano. Fold in the cooled spinach.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil. Spread ½ cup of pumpkin filling on the bottom of the dish.
  6. Layer 5 no-boil lasagna noodles on top of the pumpkin filling; dollop half of the ricotta-spinach mixture, then add ½ cup of pumpkin filling, followed by ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, and top with half of the remaining Parmesan.
  7. Repeat the layering with another 5 noodles, remaining ricotta-spinach mixture, additional pumpkin filling, ½ cup of mozzarella, and remaining Parmesan.
  8. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
  9. Let cool for at least 25 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 16gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the lasagna to cool completely before storing to maintain texture. Consider slicing before freezing for easy meal prep.

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