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Cozy High-Protein Pumpkin Lasagna Skillet for Fall Nights

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy a warm, hearty, and protein-packed pumpkin lasagna skillet perfect for cozy fall evenings.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Can substitute with canola oil if needed.)

Meat

  • 1 pound Ground Turkey (93% lean) (Ground chicken can be used as a substitute.)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium Yellow Onion (Can replace with shallots for a milder taste.)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Fresh garlic is preferred; garlic powder can be a substitute.)
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Omit if you prefer a milder dish.)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (Adjust measurements as needed.)

Herbs

  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Sage (Dried sage can be used as a substitute, amount may vary.)
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Leaves (Fresh; dried can be substituted but will be more concentrated.)

Pumpkin

  • 1 can (15-ounce) Pumpkin Puree (Fresh pumpkin can be roasted and pureed as an alternative.)

Broth

  • 3.25 cups Chicken Broth (Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian version.)

Pasta

  • 8 ounces Lasagna Noodles (Broken into bite-sized pieces; no-boil lasagna noodles may also work.)

Cheese

  • 1/2 cup Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese (Cottage cheese can be used for a lighter option.)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Divided; nutritional yeast can be a substitute for a vegan option.)
  • 3/4 cup Grated Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Any melting cheese can be used as a substitute.)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley (Omit if you don’t have it on hand.)

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a skillet and cook ground turkey until browned.
  • Add diced onion, garlic, herbs, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree and broth; bring to a simmer.
  • Add broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses; cook until melted and combined.

Notes

For added flavor, top with fresh parsley before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fall, High Protein, Pumpkin