Enjoy the rich flavors of autumn with this lasagna featuring porcini mushrooms, pumpkin, and sausage—a perfect dish for gatherings.

Lasagna with Porcini, Pumpkin, and Sausage

If you love the bold, enveloping flavors of autumn, this lasagna with porcini, pumpkin, and sausage is perfect for your seasonal menu! The sweetness of pumpkin, soft and melting, meets the intense flavor and meatiness of sautéed porcini mushrooms, while the sausage adds character and savor.

Layer upon layer, this lasagna with porcini, pumpkin, and sausage captivates with its aroma and the typical creaminess of béchamel, bringing all the warmth of this time of year to the table. Ideal for a Sunday lunch or a dinner with friends, these appetizing lasagna combine simple, wholesome ingredients in an irresistible balance of flavors and textures.

Explore other variations for a delicious autumn lasagna:

• Pumpkin and sausage lasagna
• Porcini, pumpkin, and gorgonzola lasagna
• Lasagna with pumpkin

Ingredients

• 400g lasagna sheets
• 300g pumpkin, diced
• 200g porcini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 200g sausage, removed from its casing
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 500ml béchamel sauce
• 100g grated Parmesan cheese
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
3. Add the sausage and cook until browned, then incorporate the sliced porcini mushrooms and diced pumpkin. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until the pumpkin softens.
4. In a baking dish, spread a layer of béchamel sauce, followed by lasagna sheets, the mushroom and sausage mixture, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with béchamel and Parmesan on top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
6. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Total Time: 1 hour

Cuisine: Italian