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Crab, Kale & Ricotta Lasagna Rolls with Parmesan Pumpkin Sauce

April 2, 2025

Crab, Kale & Ricotta Lasagna Rolls with Parmesan Pumpkin Sauce

How to Make Crab, Kale & Ricotta Lasagna Rolls with Parmesan Pumpkin Sauce

Pumpkin and Italian make a great combo in this delicious meal! Break out this dish when you want to impress friends and family with your culinary skills. We won’t tell them that this is actually a quick and easy meal that comes together in just 30 minutes!


15 min prep time


30 min cook time


8servings


1 roll

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions without adding salt, drain, and set aside. 

  3. To make the filling: Preheat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp olive oil, onion, kale, and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions and kale have softened, 5–6 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add ricotta, crab meat, ¼ cup Parmesan, egg, and ¼ tsp pepper. Stir to combine and set aside. 

  4. To make the sauce: Return pan to medium heat. Add 1 tsp olive oil and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for one minute, then add tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring often. Add pumpkin, milk, spices, 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for a few minutes. Stir in ¼ cup Parmesan and remove from heat. 

  5. To assemble: Add half a cup of the sauce to the bottom of a large baking dish. Spread ¼ cup filling along the length of each lasagna noodle. Roll and place seam side down in the dish. Pour the rest of the sauce over the noodles and top each roll with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with fresh parsley. 

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Nutrition facts

8 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 roll


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    210

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    5g

    6%

    • Saturated Fat
      2g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    45mg

    15%

  • Sodium
    280mg

    12%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    28g

    10%

    • Dietary Fiber
      2g

      7%
    • Total Sugars
      4g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    14g

  • Potassium
    295mg

    6%

Ingredients

olive oil (divided)
2 tsp

yellow onion (diced)
1/2 whole

kale (ribs removed and leaves roughly chopped)
1 bunch

garlic (divided, minced)
5 clove

ricotta cheese (low-fat)
4 oz

white crab meat (canned, drained)
4 oz

low fat grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
1/2 cup

eggs
1 whole

black pepper (for the filling)
1/2 tsp

tomato paste
1 tbsp

pumpkin puree (1/2 can)
7 1/2 oz

skim milk
3/4 cup

onion powder
3/4 tsp

dried basil
3/4 tsp

garlic powder
1/2 tsp

dried parsley (flakes)
1/4 tsp

lasagna noodles
8 whole

mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup

Italian parsley (minced)
1 small bunch