The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You'll Ever Eat
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5
189 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner, Others
The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You'll Ever Eat
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The BEST turkey lasagna ever. This healthy turkey lasagna recipe is made with a homemade tomato basil sauce packed with fresh herbs & Italian spices, lean ground turkey, mozzarella, creamy ricotta and a touch of parmesan. Perfect for serving crowds, family-style dinners, or freezing for later!
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Ingredients
- For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean, or ground turkey sausage for even more flavor
- 1 white onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 crushed tomatoes 28 ounce can
- 1 tomato paste 6 ounce) can
- 1 tomato sauce 15 ounce) can
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup basil julienned, fresh
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds whole
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- black pepper freshly ground
- For the lasagna noodles:
- 10 lasagna noodles regular, whole wheat or gluten free
- For the ricotta mixture:
- 1 ricotta cheese part skim, 15 ounce container
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup basil fresh leaves, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- For the layers:
- ¼ cup basil packed, finely chopped, fresh
- 16 ounce mozzarella cheese fresh whole milk, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- TO GARNISH:
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- basil fresh
Instructions
- Add oil to a large pot or dutch oven and place over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add in the ground turkey, onion and kosher salt and cook until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water and pure maple syrup. Next add in fresh herbs & spices: basil, italian seasoning, oregano, fennel, red pepper flakes, nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and simmer on low while you cook the lasagna noodles.
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles for 6-8 minutes or until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water. Another option is to soak the lasagna noodles in very warm (hot) water for 20-30 minutes if you do not want to boil them. (You can also use no cook lasagna noodles, but they aren't my favorite!)
- While the lasagna noodles are boiling, make the ricotta mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, egg, basil and salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread 1 1/2 cups of the turkey meat sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Place 5 of the cooked lasagna noodles on top, 4 vertical and 1 horizontal. Spread with half of the ricotta cheese mixture, 2 tablespoons diced basil, then top with 1/3 of the mozzarella. Next, add 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce on top of the mozzarella and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Repeat layers once more: remaining noodles, ricotta, basil, 1/3 of the mozzarella, any remaining meat sauce, and 1/4 cup parmesan. Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake covered for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes. If you'd like bubbly, golden brown cheese, broil the top for 2 minutes or until mozzarella is golden brown. Garnish with 1/4 cup parmesan and extra basil. Cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. Serves 12.
Notes
- Make it ahead of time: assemble the lasagna completely as directed, cover and place it in the refrigerator one day before serving. When you’re ready to serve, bake it up as directed and enjoy!
- See the full post for 2 ways to freeze this lasagna.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
368cal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
31.4g
(10%)
Protein
28.8g
(58%)
Fat
16.4g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6.8g
(34%)
Fiber
4.9g
(20%)
Sugar
6.9g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 368cal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.4g | 10% |
| Protein | 28.8g | 58% |
| Fat | 16.4g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8g | 34% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6.9g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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