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Pumpkin Lasagna Skillet

A cozy and flavorful one-skillet pumpkin lasagna perfect for fall dinners, combining hearty turkey, pumpkin, and cheesy goodness.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

olive oil

  • 0.5 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

ground turkey

  • 0.5 pound 93% ground turkey

yellow onion

  • 0.5 yellow yellow onion (diced)

garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)

red pepper flakes

  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)

fresh sage

  • 2 teaspoons fresh sage (chopped)

thyme leaves

  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves (fresh)

pumpkin puree

  • 15 ounce pumpkin puree

chicken broth

  • 3.25 cups chicken broth (or chicken bone broth)

lasagna noodles

  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles (broken into bite sized pieces)

part-skim ricotta cheese

  • 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

parmesan cheese

  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese (divided)

mozzarella cheese

  • 0.75 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese

parsley

  • for garnish Chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large oven-safe skillet over high heat, then add olive oil, turkey, onion, garlic, salt, and chili flakes. Cook until turkey is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add sage and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in pumpkin, broth, and remaining salt; simmer. Add noodles, ensure they're submerged, and cook until tender, 18-20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in ricotta and 2 tbsp parmesan. Top with mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Broil until cheese is melted and browned, 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Use a skillet large enough to hold all ingredients and ensure noodles are fully submerged during simmering.
Keyword Lasagna, Pumpkin, Skillet