Pumpkin Lasagna
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin 1/2 cup half-and-half cream 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves Dash pepper 9 no-cook lasagna noodles 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions:
In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil until tender; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, cream, sage, pepper and remaining salt.
Spread 1/2 cup pumpkin sauce in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with three noodles (noodles will overlap slightly). Spread 1/2 cup pumpkin sauce to edges of noodles. Top with half of mushroom mixture, 1/2 cup ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce.
Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 310 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 497 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 17 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 lean meat.



