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Cheesy lasagna with ground beef and tomato sauce in a baking dish. Delicious Italian comfort food easily made at home.

Turkey Lasagna

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course pasta
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.
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  • 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..
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  • 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.
    Ground beef cooking in a skillet on stove top, wooden spatula nearby.
  • 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.
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  • In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Mix well until you have a smooth, creamy cheese mixture.
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes after baking. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
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Nutrition

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