Best 9 Turkey Lasagna With Cranberries Recipes

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Turkey lasagna with cranberries is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is made with layers of tender turkey, creamy sauce, tangy cranberries, and gooey cheese. The lasagna is baked until it is bubbly and golden brown, and the result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that will please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a new recipe to try or you are just looking for a way to use up leftover turkey, turkey lasagna with cranberries is a great option.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY LASAGNA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound lasagna noodles
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3 to 4 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large (10 to 12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the sausage and cook over medium-low heat, breaking it up with a fork, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with the hottest tap water. Add the noodles and allow them to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, the egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
  • Ladle 1/3 of the sauce into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch rectangular baking dish, spreading the sauce over the bottom of the dish. Then add the layers as follows: half the pasta, half the mozzarella, half the ricotta, and one 1/3 of the sauce. Add the rest of the pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and finally, sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling.

TURKEY LASAGNA



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This recipe for a white-sauce based lasagna is a great way to use up leftover turkey. For a little added spice dry a half teaspoon of dried mustard in the white sauce. Oven ready lasagna noodles make this recipe quick to prepare.

Provided by Bonnie G

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups cooked and chopped turkey
1 cup cooked chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package instant lasagna noodles
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet saute the chopped onions, celery and garlic in oil until soft and tender. Add chopped turkey and broccoli. Set aside.
  • To make white sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat melt butter or margarine. Remove from heat and add flour, salt, and pepper; and blend well. Return to low heat, whisk in milk and cook until thick.
  • To assemble, in the bottom of a casserole dish place a thin layer of white sauce, then a layer of noodles. Next, place a layer of the turkey mixture, followed by sauce, and then 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering process with turkey mixture and sauce. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree (175 degree C) oven for 45-60 minutes until bubbly and heated through. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 341 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

ROASTED TURKEY LASAGNA



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Made with leftover roasted turkey, this straightforward, easy-to-assemble big ol' pan of lasagna is exactly what we want to eat the day after Turkey Day. It's a comforting crowd pleaser that is just different enough from yesterday's feast.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cloves garlic, sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup loosely-packed fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casings
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 large egg
1 pound lasagna noodles (about 20)
3 cups leftover turkey meat, white and dark, chopped or shredded
2 cups shredded mozzarella
2/3 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat the garlic and 2 tablespoons of the oil together in a large skillet over medium heat until the garlic begins to brown around the edges, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Fill the empty tomato can with 1 1/2 cups of water , swish it around and add it to the pan. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, 20 to 24 minutes. (You should have about 4 cups.) Allow the sauce to cool.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up with a slotted spoon into smaller pieces no more than 1 inch long. Cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer the cooked sausage with the spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Add the lasagna noodles one at a time to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir very gently with a wooden spoon to prevent the noodles from sticking. Drain into a colander and rinse under cold water until they are cool enough to handle; drape over the side of the colander. (This will also help to separate the sheets so they do not stick together.)
  • Mix the ricotta, parsley and egg with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the turkey and sausage and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Spoon a very scant layer of sauce, about 1/4 cup, into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread to coat the bottom. Line the bottom with one layer of lasagna noodles, slightly overlapping and cutting to fit if necessary. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then a third of the tomato sauce, followed by a third of the mozzarella and a third of the Parmesan. Cover with a third of the lasagna noodles, again arranged so they are overlapping slightly. Top with the other half of the ricotta mixture, then another third of the sauce. Add another third of the mozzarella and third of the Parmesan. Finish with the remaining lasagna sheets and top the lasagna with the remaining sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Cover with foil and bake until hot throughout and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until slightly golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes, cut into pieces and serve.

CRANBERRY-GLAZED TURKEY BREAST



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This tasty, golden brown turkey breast is just four ingredients away! And with its low sodium, fat and cholesterol levels, you can feel good about eating it. "It's simply delicious," says Audrey Petterson of Maidstone Saskatchewan, Canada.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/4 cups jellied cranberry sauce
2/3 cup thawed unsweetened apple juice concentrate
2 tablespoons butter
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the cranberry sauce, apple juice concentrate and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool. , Carefully loosen skin of turkey breast. Set aside 1/2 cup sauce for basting and 3/4 cup for serving. Spoon remaining sauce onto the turkey, rubbing mixture under and over the skin., Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved sauce. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Warm reserved 3/4 cup sauce; serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY BRAISED WITH CRANBERRIES



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Those who believe the best part of the Thanksgiving turkey is the day-after sandwiches with leftover cranberry sauce will welcome this recipe. It teams the relatively unappreciated drumsticks with the rarely used fresh cranberries to produce a dish of uncommon complexity.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
Several sprigs of fresh thyme
3 turkey drumsticks
Salt and pepper to taste
2 medium onions, or 1 large, peeled and sliced
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and discarded (or reserved for stock), caps sliced
1/4 cup sugar, or to taste
1 cup stock or water, or more as needed
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 pound cranberries, rinsed

Steps:

  • Combine tablespoon of butter with oil in deep skillet or casserole large enough for turkey legs to fit comfortably. Turn heat to medium high; after a minute add garlic and thyme. Cook for a minute, add turkey legs. Brown on both sides (they will brown unevenly, because of their shape), sprinkling with salt and pepper, and stirring garlic so it does not burn. Remove turkey.
  • Add onion, mushrooms, sugar, pinch of salt, and some pepper, and cook; stir occasionally, and adjust heat so vegetables do not burn. When very soft, add 1 cup liquid, half the zest, and cranberries. Bring to boil, return turkey to pan; cover and adjust the heat for a steady simmer.
  • Cook about 2 hours, checking every 30 minutes and adding more liquid if necessary, until meat is very tender. Taste sauce, and add more salt, pepper, and sugar if necessary. Remove meat; if sauce is soupy, raise heat and reduce a little; stir in remaining butter. Carve meat as neatly as you can; serve on a bed of sauce, garnish with remaining orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 668, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1373 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY AND TURKEY SALAD



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This is great on a croissant, in a pita pocket, or on bread. It's a great use for leftover turkey.

Provided by Jodi

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups chopped cooked turkey
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sliced almonds
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Mix turkey, cranberries, almonds, celery, and mayonnaise in a bowl until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 128.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

TURKEY LASAGNA WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Turkey Lasagna With Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt, omit if using salted stock
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
3 cups chopped cooked turkey or 3 cups ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 lb lasagna noodle, cooked al dente
1 (15 ounce) carton fat-free ricotta cheese
8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs (1 slice ground)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Combine the stock and milk and bring to the boiling point, either in a microwave oven or on top of the stove.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  • Add the hot stock-and-milk mixture, all at once, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and add the salt, pepper, sage and thyme and mix well.
  • Stir in the turkey and parsley and set aside.
  • Spread half of the cranberry sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Cover the sauce with a layer of the cooked lasagna noodles.
  • Top the noodles with the ricotta cheese and a third of the turkey mixture.
  • Add a second layer of noodles.
  • Spread the remaining cranberry sauce over the noodles.
  • Cover the cranberries with half of the remaining turkey mixture.
  • Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  • Top with the remaining noodles, turkey mixture and shredded cheese.
  • Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the top.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly browned.
  • Allow to stand for 5 minutes before cutting into eight servings, approximately 3-by-4 inches each.

CRANBERRY TURKEY LOAF



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This is a delightful alternative to traditional meat loaf. It's very moist, and the cranberry sauce gives it a tasty twist.-Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, egg, 1/4 cup cranberry sauce, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. , Pat into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. , Heat remaining cranberry sauce in a microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through. Slice turkey loaf; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

TURKEY LASAGNA



Turkey Lasagna image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 pounds freshly ground turkey meat
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 can (28 ounces) imported crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon freshly chopped oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
12 lasagna strips
Oil for baking dish
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/4 cup hot milk
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet and add the mushrooms. Cook over high heat until mushrooms start to brown. Add the turkey meat and cook over high heat until lightly browned. Add the onions and garlic; stir and add the wine. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the wine has evaporated. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large quantity of salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna strips one at a time. Cook until tender. Cooking time will vary according to brand. Add 2 cups of cold water to cool. Drain, spread the strips one at a time on a damp cloth.
  • Lightly grease a two-quart oblong baking dish. Add a layer of lasagna.
  • Beat the ricotta with the warm milk to make it spreadable. Spread about a third of the ricotta over the lasagna. Spread a layer of the sauce over this and sprinkle about a quarter of the parmesan cheese over.
  • Continue making layers but end up with a layer of lasagna. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese. Pour the melted butter over all and bake for 15 minutes or until the lasagna is piping hot and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 698, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1190 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked turkey or chicken instead of roasting a whole turkey.
  • If you don't have any fresh cranberries, you can use frozen or dried cranberries instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the lasagna, such as spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • If you don't have any lasagna noodles, you can use any other type of pasta, such as penne or macaroni.
  • To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and then freeze it. When you're ready to serve, thaw the lasagna overnight in the refrigerator and then bake it according to the recipe instructions.

Conclusion:

Turkey lasagna with cranberries is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its combination of savory turkey, tangy cranberries, and creamy cheese, this lasagna is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give turkey lasagna with cranberries a try!

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