Pumpkin Lasagna skillet

This pumpkin lasagna skillet is a fall twist on my famous skillet lasagna! This is the easiest, coziest pasta recipe you can make and tastes so delicious!

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What is pumpkin lasagna skillet?

This skillet lasagna recipe is a healthier, higher-in-protein, and creamier version of that age-old classic. I have a skillet lasagna recipe that is lasagna made in a skillet vs layering noodles, meat, and cheese in a pan. This recipe compromises none of the flavor or texture but introduces some new and different ingredients in a skillet that will make your taste buds sing for joy.

The difference between the original skillet lasagna and this pumpkin one, is simply the pumpkin butternut squash sauce! It truly adds so much flavor for the fall.

pumpkin lasagna skillet ingredients

The skillet pasta recipe uses classes ingredients for this recipe, such as:

• ground turkey 
• onion 
• pumpkin butternut squash pasta sauce 
• chickpea pasta noodles
• nonfat cottage cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• garlic
• Italian seasoning
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil
• red pepper flakes
• fresh basil

How to make pumpkin lasagna skillet

This recipe is so quick and easy to make!

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Add turkey and brown, about 8 minutes.
• Add seasonings to meat and mix. Add pasta sauce and stir. Let simmer for 3-4 mins.
• In a separate pot, boil the pasta noodles until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Strain.
• Mix pasta noodles into the pasta sauce and meat mixture.
• In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese and parmesan.
• Add dollops of the cottage cheese mixture on top of the skillet.
• Top the whole thing with shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Cover and let sit for 5 mins.
• Top with basil and more parmesan cheese.

pumpkin lasagna skillet substitution ideas

Here's a few of the substitution ideas for this recipe:

• Turkey: Use ground beef or Italian sausage as excellent substitutions for ground turkey.
• Cottage Cheese: Classically, lasagna uses ricotta cheese. I used cottage cheese to make this recipe lighter and healthier.
• Cheese: Use dairy free cheese if you're vegan or allergic to dairy!

How long does pumpkin lasagna skillet last in the fridge?

The best way to store your cooked lasagna is to first wrap the dish in plastic wrap and then in foil. Then place it in the refrigerator. This is the best way to prevent your lasagna from drying out.

If you're planning to use this lasagna recipe for meal prep, you should individually portion out the lasagna and store in airtight containers in the fridge.

I store for no more than 5 days.

How to meal prep this recipe

This recipe is absolutely perfect for meal prep! When using this recipe for meal prep, just separate the recipe out evenly into 4-6 containers, depending on how big of servings you prefer. 

Make sure you store the airtight containers in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, simply grab one, reheat, and you're ready to go!

What goes well with pumpkin lasagna skillet?

My favorite things to serve with lasagna skillet are:

• A toasted crusty bread
• Grilled vegetables (like broccoli or cauliflower)
• A garden salad

How healthy is pumpkin lasagna skillet?

Honestly this is a great balanced meal! There's a mix of protein, fats, and carbs. You'll get protein from the chickpea pasta, ground turkey and cottage cheese.

There's 34 grams of protein per serving and it's so delicious!

Other delicious cozy pasta recipes

Here's some of my favorite cozy fall meals:

• Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
• Fall Harvest Salad
• Boursin Orzo with Chicken