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One-Pan Vegetarian Lentil and Pumpkin Lasagne
Catherine

Irresistible Vegetarian Lentil and Pumpkin Lasagne (Under $10!)

A budget-friendly, hearty vegetarian lasagne combining protein-packed lentils with sweet roasted pumpkin and melty cheese, perfect for feeding a family for under $10.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 488

Ingredients
  

  • Canned lentils 400g/14oz
  • Pumpkin 500g/1.1lbs, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • Pasta sauce 500g/17.6oz jar
  • Instant lasagne sheets 250g/8.8oz
  • Pizza cheese 1½ cups/150g
  • Olive oil 1 tablespoon
  • Onion 1 medium, finely diced
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced
  • Italian herbs 1 teaspoon
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan-forced). Middle rack is perfect.
  2. Prep the pumpkin by peeling, deseeding, and cutting into bite-sized cubes. Microwave with water for 4 minutes till just tender.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
  4. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
  5. Drain and rinse the lentils and add them to the onion and garlic.
  6. Pour in pasta sauce, add Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and fold in the pumpkin.
  7. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture.
  8. Place a layer of lasagne sheets over the sauce.
  9. Spread half your remaining sauce over the pasta.
  10. Add another layer of lasagne sheets and top with the remaining sauce.
  11. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  12. Cover with foil, bake for 20 minutes, remove foil, bake for another 5-10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling.
  13. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Turn your pumpkin al dente initially to avoid mushiness during baking.
  • Shake off excess moisture from lentils to prevent soggy lasagne.
  • Ensure lasagne sheets are completely covered with sauce.
  • Add a touch of nutmeg or chili flakes for variation.