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Serving a slice of cheesy Turkey Lasagna from a white baking dish.

Turkey Lasagna

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz. lasagna noodles cooked and drained according to package instructions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb. ground turkey 93% lean
  • 28 oz. tomato sauce unseasoned
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 15 oz. ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 16 oz. mozzarella cheese reserve 1 1/2 cups for topping
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese reserve 1/4 cup for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    Spraying a white rectangular baking dish with non-stick cooking spray for Turkey Lasagna.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles as per the package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain and set aside..
    Drained lasagna noodles laid out on a baking sheet for Turkey Lasagna.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over MEDIUM heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
    Browning ground turkey for Turkey Lasagna in a skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
  • Add to the skillet with the turkey the tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir. Simmer on LOW for 5 minutes to meld the flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
    Simmering the turkey meat sauce for Turkey Lasagna in a black skillet on the stovetop.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Mix well until you have a smooth, creamy cheese mixture.
    Mixing ricotta cheese, eggs, shredded mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese for Turkey Lasagna.
  • Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place a layer of cooked noodles over the sauce. Spread a portion of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Repeat the layers, finishing with the last of the meat sauce
    Layering cooked lasagna noodles over turkey meat sauce in a white baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the reserved mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top layer of sauce. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    Sprinkling mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top layer of Turkey Lasagna.
  • Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes after baking. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
    Baked turkey lasagna in a white rectangular baking dish, topped with melted, bubbly cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1057mgFiber: 2g
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