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Best Turkey Lasagna

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  • Author: Carol

Description

The Best Turkey Lasagna is a healthier take on the classic comfort dish, featuring lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a mix of cheeses layered with rich marinara sauce. This hearty and versatile recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners, holiday gatherings, or meal prep. The dish freezes well and tastes even better as leftovers.

Ingredients

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For the Lasagna:

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 (25-ounce) jars marinara sauce
  • 1 parmesan rind
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped

For the Ricotta Filling:

  • 15 ounces whole-milk ricotta
  • 1 large egg
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1. Make the Sauce:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up as it browns.
  3. Stir in diced carrot, bell pepper, and onion; cook for 4–5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for 1–2 more minutes.
  5. Stir in marinara sauce, parmesan rind, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and stir in spinach until wilted.

2. Prepare the Ricotta Filling:

  1. Combine ricotta, egg, lemon juice, black pepper, parmesan cheese, parsley, and basil in a bowl. Mix well.

3. Cook the Lasagna Noodles:

  1. Boil salted water in a large pot.
  2. Add noodles and cook for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

4. Assemble the Lasagna:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish. Place 4 lasagna noodles lengthwise.
  3. Layer with ½ cup ricotta mixture, 1¼ cups mozzarella, and 2 cups marinara sauce.
  4. Repeat layers, ending with noodles and sauce (no mozzarella).

5. Bake the Lasagna:

  1. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove from oven, add the remaining mozzarella, and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

6. Rest and Serve:

  1. Let the lasagna sit for 15–20 minutes before serving.
  2. Garnish with grated parmesan and fresh basil.
  • Category: Dinner

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