Au Gratin-Pumpkin Layered Casserole

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In this Idahoan approach to lasagna, we've layered our creamy Au Gratin Homestyle Potatoes with vitamin-rich kale or spinach and a pumpkin Parmesan sauce for a delicious taste of autumn.

Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (3.95 ounce) packages Idahoan® Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole

  • 2 cups firmly packed fresh spinach or kale - washed, stemmed, and chopped

  • 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese

  • 2 eggs

  • Pumpkin Parmesan sauce, prepared (recipe follows)

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Pumpkin-Parmesan Pasta Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small shallot, chopped

  • ½ cup onion, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup half-and-half

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • ½ teaspoon pepper

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Prepare Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole following "stove top" directions on the package.

  3. In a 9 x 13 casserole dish, layer half of the potatoes on the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the spinach or kale over potatoes. Blend the ricotta and eggs together and use half of this mixture to layer on top of the spinach. Layer next with 1 1/2 cup of the pumpkin sauce.

  4. Repeat layers one more time, garnishing with Parmesan cheese.

  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let rest 5-10 minutes before cutting.

  6. Pumpkin-Parmesan Pasta Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium high heat, add olive oil. Add shallots and onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic and saute one minute more. Add pumpkin, broth, cream, vinegar and spices to the onion, shallots, garlic mixture. Stir to blend and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Gradually stir in 1/3 of the cheese to the sauce until blended. Repeat with another 1/3 of the cheese. When cheese is melted add remaining cheese. Stir in chopped fresh sage.

Related products:

Au Gratin Homestyle Potatoes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

492 Calories
25g Fat
43g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 492
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 14g 68%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 2265mg 98%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 26g 53%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 594mg 46%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 448mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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