Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 medium zucchini, diced
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1 green pepper, seeded and diced
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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450 g pumpkin, cooked & pureed
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400 g canned lentils, drained and rinsed
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400 g canned chopped tomatoes
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1 cup vegetable stock
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped mint
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1 teaspoon thyme
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1 tablespoon chopped oregano
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salt and pepper
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150 g ricotta cheese
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150 g sour cream
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3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
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6 -9 large instant lasagna sheets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- In a large pan add the oil and cook the onion until softened.
- Stir in the zucchini and peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, pumpkin, lentils, tomatoes, stock, herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix the ricotta and sour cream together with half the cheese. Season well.
- Place 1/3 of the lentil sauce in the base of an ovenproof dish then top with lasagne sheets next layer 1/3 lentil sauce and 1/3 ricotta mixture, repeat. Top last layer with ricotta mixture and sprinkle with grated cheese. Depending on the shape of your dish you may need to adjust the layering.
- Bake in the oven for 30 - 40 minutes.
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes before slicing.