Roasted Pumpkin Lasagna

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Peel pumpkin; cut in half lengthwise. (Discard seeds or save for toasting.) Cut into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a single layer on 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and nutmeg. Roast until tender, 30-35 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°.
2. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions for al dente. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and sage. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Drain noodles.
3. Place 3 noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with one-third of pumpkin, 1-1/3 cups sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown and bubbly, 30-35 minutes longer. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.