Au Gratin-Pumpkin Layered Casserole
Autumn Elegance: Where Comfort Meets Flair in Au Gratin
Experience the essence of Autumn with this Au Gratin creation. This comforting dish features layers of fresh spinach (or kale), rich ricotta, and a velvety pumpkin Parmesan sauce. The combination of these fall-inspired ingredients delivers a cozy and flavorful experience that perfectly complements the season’s warmth and richness. Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
- 2 packages Idahoan® Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole (Item #15987)
- 2 cups firmly packed fresh spinach or kale, washed, stemmed, and chopped
- 1 Ib container of ricotta
- 2 egg
- Pumpkin Parmesan sauce, prepared (recipe below)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare Idahoan® Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole following the “stove top” directions on the package
3. In a 9 x 13″ casserole dish, layer half of the potatoes on the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the spinach or kale over potatoes. Blend the ricotta and eggs together and use half of this mixture to layer on top of the spinach. Layer next with 1½ cups of pumpkin sauce.
4. Repeat layers one more time, garnishing with Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, let rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting.
Pumpkin-Parmesan Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1-15 oz-can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground sage
- ½ tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped
Directions
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add shallots and onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and sauté one minute more. Add pumpkin, broth, cream, vinegar, and spices to the onion, shallots, and garlic mixture.
- Stir to blend and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Gradually stir in 1/3 of the cheese to the sauce until blended.
- Repeat with another 1/3 of the cheese. When cheese is melted add remaining cheese. Stir in chopped fresh sage