Pumpkinandgoatcheeselasagna Recipes

PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE LASAGNA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium 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.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, thyme, sage, nutmeg, ½ cup breadcrumbs, mascarpone, ¼ cup parmesan, brown sugar, goat cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat the inside of a baking casserole 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 ¾ cup of bechamel. Top with another layer of pasta, the remaining filling, and another ¾ cup of bechamel. Cover with a final layer of noodles and all the remaining bechamel.
• Evenly sprinkle with ½ 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 casserole from the oven and let the lasagna settle for 10 minutes.
• Garnish with sage and serve hot. Enjoy!

PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE LASAGNA

Steps:

• 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.

PUMPKIN AND GOAT'S CHEESE LASAGNE

Steps:

• To make the pumpkin filling Heat the oil and butter in a shallow casserole and fry the sage leaves over a gentle heat for about 2 minutes. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and fry very gently for another 10 minutes or so. Add the pumpkin pieces, turn well in the oniony oil and, after about 5 minutes, add the vermouth (or wine), the water and chopped tomatoes. Simmer, covered, for an hour, stirring occasionally so the pumpkin cooks evenly. Taste for seasoning - I tend to add quite a bit of salt here - and leave to cool. For the tomato sauce Simply pour the passata and water into a large jug or bowl, and stir in the sugar, salt and pepper, whisking it all together. To make up the cheese layer In a separate bowl beat the goat's cheese and ricotta with the eggs, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/gas mark 6/400°F, slipping in a baking sheet as you do. To assemble the lasagne, begin by putting 500ml / 2 cups of the cold tomato sauce in the bottom of a roasting tin (measuring approx. 36cm x 26cm x 6cm / 14 x 10 x 2 1/2 inches). Then layer with a third of the lasagne sheets, overlapping them well (Italians do it with the tin horizontal but the pasta vertical, if that makes sense, but I don't know that it truly matters...). Leave the rest of the tomato sauce aside for the time being. Layer a third of the pumpkin filling over the lasagne, and dollop on a third of the cheese mixture, coaxing with a rubber spatula. It won't cover completely; think more of spreading blobs out. Then start again with a layer of lasagne, followed by pumpkin, then the cheese. Repeat once more - lasagne, pumpkin, and the last of the cheese mixture. Pour the remaining cold tomato sauce over, letting it sink down and be absorbed in the layers. Slice and chop the mozzarella balls and dot over the top. Cook in the oven, on the baking sheet, for 1 hour. Once cooked, take out of the oven and let it stand for 15 - 30 minutes to make cutting and serving easier. (I love this when it's stood for an hour or so, too.) As you cut and slice, you will notice a shallow tomatoey cheesey pool at the bottom of the tin; bread dunked into this is gorgeous. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the lasagne, and cut into squares to serve.

LAMB AND GOAT CHEESE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Chop your onions, mince your garlic, and chop your herbs.
• Heat pan with olive oil on med-high heat and add onions and ground lamb. Saute until lamb is nicely brown and the onions start to turn translucent.
• Add your garlic, tomatoes, herbs, pepper flakes, honey and wine.
• Mix together and let simmer on med for 15 minutes. Taste and add kosher salt and pepper to your taste. Then turn to low and let simmer another 15 minutes.
• While doing this boil your pasta until ALMOST Al Dente. Drain and rinse with cold water immediately to prevent pasta from cooking any further.
• Line a 12x 8x baking dish with your first layer of pasta. Then add sauce and crumble a thin layer of feta. Repeat this three times. Save all of the kasseri cheese for the top.
• So it should be: pasta, sauce and cheese, and repeat.
• Cover with tin foil and bake for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes remove tin foil and bake for another 25 minutes. The cheese should be golden brown.
• Let set and cool for 15-20 minutes and serve.
• a fresh salad and french bread to be dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinegar goes really well with this.

ROASTED PUMPKIN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Peel pumpkin; cut in half lengthwise; discard seeds or save for toasting. Cut into 1/4-in. thick slices. Place in a single layer on two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt nutmeg. Roast until tender, 30-35 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions for al dente. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and sage. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Drain noodles., Place 3 noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 1/3 of the pumpkin, 1-1/3 cups sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown bubbly 30-35 minutes longer. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

CHEESE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and lay lasagna flat on foil to cool.
• In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper; mix well.
• In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and saute garlic for 2 minutes; stir in spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Heat sauce until warmed through, stirring occasionally, 2 to 5 minutes.
• Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Cover with a layer of noodles. Spread half the ricotta mixture over noodles; top with another noodle layer. Pour 1 1/2 cups of sauce over noodles, and spread the remaining ricotta over the sauce. Top with remaining noodles and sauce and sprinkle mozzarella over all. Cover with greased foil.
• Bake 45 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and top is golden.