A delicious and hearty turkey lasagna that combines lean ground turkey with traditional lasagna noodles, creamy ricotta cheese, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 9 noodles lasagna uncooked
- 2 cups ricotta cheese whole milk
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese part-skim
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 3 cups tomato sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the ground turkey until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce at the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place three lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles, followed by half of the turkey mixture, then spread another layer of sauce, and sprinkle a portion of mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with a final layer of noodles covered with the remaining sauce and cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg