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Pumpkin Lasagna with Pumpkin Puree and Bechamel Sauce

Ingredients:
For the pumpkin puree (sauce):
– 1 small pumpkin (about 500g puree)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 shallot, finely chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
– 100 ml vegetable broth
– 100 ml cream (or plant-based cream for a vegan version)
– Salt, pepper to taste
– 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon dried or fresh sage (optional)

For the bechamel sauce:
– 40g unsalted butter (or plant-based butter)
– 40g flour
– 500 ml milk (or plant-based milk)
– Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste

For the lasagna:
– 12 lasagna sheets (preferably pre-cooked)
– 250g ricotta
– 150g grated mozzarella
– 50g Parmesan cheese
– 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)
– Fresh basil or sage for garnish

Instructions:
1. Making the Pumpkin Puree:
– Cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds and skin, and chop the flesh into pieces. You can roast the pumpkin in the oven (at 200°C for 25-30 minutes) or cook it directly in a bit of water until soft.
– Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
– Add the cooked or roasted pumpkin to the pan and cook for a few more minutes.
– Add the vegetable broth and simmer the mixture for a few minutes to let the flavors combine.
– Puree the mixture using an immersion blender or in a regular blender until smooth and creamy. Stir in the cream, mix well, and season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sage. Set aside.

2. Making the Bechamel Sauce:
– Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir well to make a roux. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour.
– Gradually add the milk while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Let the sauce thicken (about 5-7 minutes) and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

3. Assembling the Lasagna:
– Cook the lasagna sheets according to the package instructions (if using dried sheets). Drain and set aside.
– Grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.
– Start with a thin layer of bechamel sauce at the bottom of the dish. Place a layer of lasagna sheets on top.
– Spread a thin layer of pumpkin puree over the lasagna sheets, followed by a layer of ricotta and some mozzarella.
– Top with a layer of bechamel sauce and repeat the layers: lasagna sheets, pumpkin puree, ricotta, mozzarella, and bechamel sauce.
– Finish with a generous layer of bechamel sauce and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (if using) and extra mozzarella on top for a beautiful golden crust.

4. Baking:
– Bake the lasagna in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30-40 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling. If the top browns too quickly, cover the dish with aluminum foil and continue baking.

5. Serving:
– Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil or sage for an extra burst of flavor.

Tips:
– You can adjust the pumpkin puree to your taste. Consider adding a bit of orange zest for a fresh citrus note that pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of the pumpkin.

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Pompoenlasagne met Pompoenpuree en Bechamelsaus

Ingrediënten:
Voor de pompoenpuree (saus):
– 1 kleine pompoen (voor ongeveer 500 g puree)
– 1 eetlepel olijfolie
– 1 sjalot, fijngehakt
– 2 teentjes knoflook, fijngehakt
– 100 ml groentebouillon
– 100 ml room (of plantaardige room voor een vegan versie)
– Zout, peper naar smaak
– 1 theelepel vers geraspte nootmuskaat
– 1/2 theelepel gedroogde of verse salie (optioneel)

Voor de bechamelsaus:
– 40 g ongezouten boter (of plantaardige boter)
– 40 g bloem
– 500 ml melk (of plantaardige melk)
– Zout, peper en nootmuskaat naar smaak

Voor de lasagne:
– 12 lasagnebladen (bij voorkeur voorgekookt in water)
– 250 g ricotta
– 150 g geraspte mozzarella
– 50 g Parmezaanse kaas
– 1 eetlepel olijfolie (voor het inoliën van de ovenschaal)
– Verse basilicum of salie voor garnering

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