Pumpkin Lasagna

Francois Dischinger

Serves 6-8 Hands-On Time: 25m Total Time: 1hr 00m

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 bunches Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 15-ounce cans pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Parmesan
1 1/2 18- to 24-ounce packages refrigerated cheese ravioli

Directions

Heat oven to 400° F.
In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and chard (if using) and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, the sage, and the nutmeg.
In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, cream, 1 cup of the Parmesan, and the remaining salt and pepper.
Place a layer of ravioli in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with half the onion mixture and almost half the pumpkin mixture. Top with another layer of ravioli. Repeat with the remaining onion mixture and all but 1 cup of the pumpkin mixture. Top with the remaining ravioli, pumpkin mixture, and Parmesan. Sprinkle with the remaining butter, cut into small pieces. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes more.

By Sara Quessenberry and Rori Trovato, November 2006

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Quick Tip

To make ahead: Assemble the lasagna but do not bake it. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed, adding 25 minutes to the covered cooking time.