This dish is not only delicious but also has several health advantages, making it a great option for diabetics. This pumpkin lasagna can be enjoyed without worrying about the harmful effects on blood sugar levels by limiting portion size and utilizing healthy ingredients.

This dish is a nutritious choice for those with diabetes because to the added vitamins and minerals provided by the spinach leaves used in the recipe.

This recipe’s use of part-skim cheeses, which helps make the meal low in fat and calories, is another advantage.

This dish is suitable for diabetics and is surprisingly simple to prepare. The dish may be prepared in under an hour with just a few basic ingredients. Even people who are new to cooking can easily follow the simple instructions. For those with a hectic schedule who want to have a tasty and nutritious dinner without spending hours in the kitchen, this recipe can be a fantastic choice.

Ingredients

pumpkin lasagna lasaña de calabaza
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups spinach leaves
  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions for a delicious pumpkin lasagna:

pumpkin lasagna lasaña de calabaza
  1. Turn the oven on to 375°F.
  2. Pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, egg, nutmeg, and black pepper should all be combined in a medium basin. Mix thoroughly.
  3. A 9×13-inch baking dish should have 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom.
  4. Noodles for lasagna should be layered in threes.
  5. Over the noodles, distribute half of the pumpkin mixture.
  6. Layer spinach leaves on top.
  7. Add another layer of spinach, pumpkin mixture, and lasagna noodles.
  8. Add the final three lasagna noodles and one cup of marinara sauce on top.
  9. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and the mozzarella cheese on top.
  10. Bake for 25 minutes while foil is covered.
  11. Remove the foil and bake the cheese for an additional 25 minutes, or until it is bubbling and golden.

This tasty and healthful diabetic-friendly pumpkin lasagna is a great way to enjoy a traditional comfort food. While the spinach adds more vitamins and minerals, the pumpkin puree boosts the amount of fiber and vitamin A. The dish is kept low in fat and calories thanks to the use of part-skim cheeses and a reasonable portion size.

Enjoy!