Healthy Pumpkin Lasagna
An absolutely amazing fall twist on a classic. This version is healthy, high in protein, and lower in fat and carbs making it perfect for those monitoring their health or weight!
Ingredients
Pumpkin Sauce
- 1can(15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1cupbroth of choice (I used Bone)
- 1/2tsppumkin pie spice
- 1/2tspOsmo Garlic salt (code 2 EXPLOREWELLNESS to save)
- sprigsLeaves from a few of thyme
- Pepper to taste
For meat layer
- 1lblean ground turkey
- 1tspolive oil
- 1small onion
- finely chopped
- 2cloves garlic
- minced
- 1tspItalian seasoning
- 1/2tsposmo Rosemary salt (code 2 EXPLOREWELLNESS to save)
- Pepper to taste
For cheese layer
- 3cupslow-fat cottage cheese
- 1cuplow-fat ricotta cheese
- 2eggs
- 1/4cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 1/2cupreduced fat shredded mozzarella
- 1cupdrained spinach
- Lasagna layer:
- 1packages of @palmini lasagna noodles (code 2explorewellness to save)
For topping
- 1/2cupreduced fat shredded mozzarella
- 1/8cupparmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme
How to make Healthy Pumpkin Lasagna
•Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
•Prepare the pumpkin sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, broth, pumpkin spice, garlic salt , pepper and thyme. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until smooth and thickened. Set aside.
•Cook the turkey filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened. Add ground turkey, cook until browned. Stir in Italian seasoning, rosemary salt, and pepper. Set aside.
•Make the cheese mixture: In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, ricotta, egg, Parmesan, mozzarella and spinach. (make sure spinach has been drained well before adding)
•Assemble the lasagna: Spread a thin layer of pumpkin sauce on the bottom of your baking dish. Add a layer of palm noodles , followed by half the cheese mixture, half the turkey. Top with more pumpkin sauce. Repeat layers, and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
•Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing to allow sauce to thicken more. Top with more fresh thyme and enjoy!
Macros
Total Calories: 363
Protein: 40g
Carbs: 16g
Fat: 16g
Fiber: 4g
Tips & Tricks
Make sure to drain your spinach very well so there is not extra moisture. You can use frozen, or sauté fresh.
To make vegetarian, use vegetable broth and omit the meat. To keep the protein content higher, use a legume pasta.
Amy
(@2explorewellness)
Im Amy, a nutrition coach, recipe developer and content creator! My recipes are geared towards weight loss and maintenance as I struggled with yo-yo dieting...