Best 11 Turkey Lasagna With Spinach Recipes

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Turkey lasagna with spinach is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it can also be made with ground turkey or chicken. This dish is also a good source of protein and vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. With so many different ways to make it, there is sure to be a turkey lasagna with spinach recipe that everyone will love.

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TURKEY AND SPINACH VEGGIE LASAGNA



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Lightened-up, skinny lasagna with ground turkey and plenty of vegetables - carrots, onion, zucchini and spinach!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

9 whole-wheat lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
2 zucchinis, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
12 ounces ground turkey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 (15-ounce) package reduced-fat ricotta
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 large egg, beaten
2 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion, zucchinis and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in ground turkey and cook until turkey has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the turkey as it cooks; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drain excess fat. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and Italian seasoning until well combined; bring to a simmer until thickened, about 8-10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, Parmesan and egg; set aside. Spread 1 cup tomato mixture onto the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish; top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat with a second layer. Top with remaining noodles, tomato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.* Place into oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until bubbling. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until top is browned in spots. Let cool 15 minutes. Serve, garnished with parsley, if desired.

EASY TURKEY & SPINACH LASAGNA



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Make and share this Easy Turkey & Spinach Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by heather_remus

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 1/2 cup, 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lbs ground turkey
2 lbs spinach, frozen
1 lb broccoli floret, frozen
1 -32 ounce ricotta cheese
2 1/2 lbs lasagna sheets, broken into sm. 3in pieces
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 onion, chopped and diced
3 (64 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 -3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Boil : Lg. Pot boil dried lasagna till tender. . . (follow package instructions) usually 20min's
  • Drain cooked noodles and set aside.
  • Prepare: vegetables to be thawed , tomato sauce
  • In Lg Baking dish:
  • { repeat layers 1 - 4 until level with brim on baking dish}.
  • 1. pour 2cups sauce on bottom.
  • 2. place enough lasagna noodles to barely cover sauce.
  • 3. place broccoli and spinach to cover noodles.
  • 4. shredded cheese's cover vegetables.
  • Preheat: Oven 400'F.
  • Cook: in a lg. skillet , cook turkey. add chopped onion , garlic powder, basil, thyme, seasoning salt and ground pepper. cook time : 20min's.
  • Bake in oven covered for 35-45 minutes till cheese is melted -- uncover the last 10minutes to brown top layer of cheese.
  • let sit 3minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 667.7, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 14.4

SPINACH AND TURKEY LASAGNA



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This delicious lasagna is low in both fat and calories. Ground turkey and skim cheeses do the trick without detracting from the flavor.

Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Brunch     Lunch     Pasta

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (2 cups)
2 minced garlic cloves
3/4 pound ground turkey breast
3 cups low-sodium jarred marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 (10- ounce) package frozen spinach (completely defrosted and squeezed of all excess liquid)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente according to package instructions)
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large high-sided skillet and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add marinara, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and cool slightly.
  • Combine ricotta cheese, spinach, parsley, egg whites, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Coat the bottom of a 14- x 11-inch lasagna pan with 1/2 cup sauce. Arrange three lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan. Spread 3/4 cup sauce evenly over noodles. Spoon 2/3 cup ricotta-spinach mixture evenly on top of sauce. Repeat layers two more times.
  • Cover top with three noodles and remaining 3/4 cup sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 877 mg, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

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.

DELICIOUS SPINACH AND TURKEY LASAGNA



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A delicious version of lasagna for those of us who are health conscious.

Provided by Chuck

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

9 whole-wheat lasagna noodles
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 pound ground turkey breast
3 cups tomato sauce
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
6 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 2 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook 5 to 7 minutes more, stirring to break up any large chunks of meat. Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer for 2 minutes and season to taste.
  • Combine spinach, ricotta, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • To assemble, arrange 3 noodles lengthwise in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread with 1/3 the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the turkey mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with remaining mozzarella. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 767.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

TURKEY AND SPINACH LASAGNA



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

12 whole-wheat lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 chopped red pepper
1 pound ground turkey breast, white meat only
1/2 pound hot Italian turkey sausage
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
3 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups part skim ricotta
2 cups thawed and drained chopped frozen spinach
1/4 cup grated Romano
2 egg whites
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large pot, bring several quarts of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until very al dente, 7 minutes. Remove from water and place on a towel lined baking sheet.
  • Place the olive oil, onion and red pepper in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute until the vegetables begin to sweat, about 5 minutes. Add ground turkey, turkey sausage, garlic and Essence, stirring to combine until turkey cooks through, about 10 minutes. Add marinara sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and remaining ingredients and set aside.
  • Spray a 13- by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup turkey mixture in bottom of the dish and arrange 4 noodles over turkey mixture; top with 1 1/2 cups turkey mixture. Spread half of cheese mixture over turkey mixture. Repeat layers, ending with the remaining turkey mixture.
  • Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  • Let lasagna stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

SPINACH AND TURKEY SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Lynette Randleman's turkey sausage lasagna proves you can layer on great taste while keeping a luscious comfort food light. "My husband likes it better than the traditional tomato-based version," she adds from Buffalo, Wyoming.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fat-free milk
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed and crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
9 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in Parmesan cheese just until melted. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink. Add the garlic, oregano, marjoram and fennel; cook 1 minute longer. , Add roasted peppers and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the spinach, cottage cheese and nutmeg. Spread 1/2 cup cheese sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with 3 noodles, half of the sausage mixture, half of the spinach mixture and 1 cup sauce; repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through and top is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY SPINACH LASAGNA



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This is an amalgamation of some different Cooking Light recipes using what I had on hand one evening, which turned out to be even better the next day. Best of all, you don't have to cook the lasagna noodles first! Feel free to adjust, such as replacing water with chicken broth, adding more ground turkey, using whole wheat noodles, etc. Also, I am a slow cook, so it may take less than 30 minutes for you to prep. (Warning: 9 WW pts per 1/8 of pan because I hate most fat-free versions of cheeses)

Provided by Squirrelette

Categories     European

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cooking spray
6 ounces ground turkey
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
26 ounces fat free spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1/2 cup egg white
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
8 ounces dry lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl, combine the 2 cups mozzarella, 2 cups ricotta, basil, pepper, and egg whites (you can use egg substitute or a whole egg if you prefer -- I used 100% all egg whites from a carton) and set aside.
  • Spray non-stick skillet (I use cast iron) with oil and saute minced garlic until brown.
  • Add diced onion and saute until browned or translucent.
  • Add ground turkey and saute until browned, being careful to separate the meat into crumbled bits or they will clump into large chunks.
  • Add spinach and saute briefly, stirring to combine all ingredients.
  • Add spaghetti sauce and water and stir. (I used the 1/2 cup of water I squeezed out of the spinach as part of the 1-1/2 cups, and I filled the empty jar of Whole Food Foods organic fat-free pasta sauce with the other cup of water to get every last bit of sauce out.)
  • Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. (Cover to retain the moisture which you will need for the unbaked noodles later.).
  • In a 13 x 9 nonstick baking pan, spread about 1 cup of the turkey spinach mixture over the bottom, being sure to cover all of the bottom to prevent the noddles from sticking. Use a little more sauce if necessary.
  • Spread 3 lasagna noodles over the mixture, leaving a little space between each noodle for it to expand during cooking. (If you don't, you will wind up having little "hills" along the seams, like mine.).
  • Top noodles with 1-1/2 cups turkey spinach mixture, covering all of the dry noodles, and then top the sauce with half of the cheese mixture.
  • Cover with noodles, and repeat until ending with a turkey sauce layer. (I wound up with 3 layers of noodles, and some extra cheese sauce, which I dotted around the edges.).
  • Cover with foil and cook in oven for 50 minutes. (If you use no-boil, oven-ready lasagna noodles, you can probably cut out at least 15 minutes of baking time.).
  • Take out, uncover, and sprinkle last cup of mozzarella over top.
  • Bake for another 10 minutes (or longer if you like your cheese brown and crunchy -- in which case, feel free to shorten the covered baking time correspondingly).
  • Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 90.3, Sodium 677.7, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 38.3

TURKEY LASAGNA WITH SPINACH



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This family-friendly lasagna recipe comes from White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford. Also try:Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh ground turkey
1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, crushed
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 (9-ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles
15 ounces low-fat ricotta or low-fat cottage cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
2 pounds fresh spinach, washed, but not dried
1 pound low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add ground turkey and cook for about 10 minutes. Add plum tomatoes, tomato paste, and season with salt and pepper; let simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in basil and parsley; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and egg; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Place damp spinach in a large skillet over medium heat; cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Ladle 1/4 of the turkey mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; spread to cover. Add a pasta sheet, 1/3 of the mozzarella, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the spinach mixture, and another 1/4 of the turkey mixture. Repeat process two more times; top with remaining sheet of pasta. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan over top. Line a piece of aluminum foil with parchment paper; spray parchment with nonstick cooking spray. Cover lasagna with prepared aluminum foil, parchment-side down, and transfer to oven. Bake until bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let stand about 5 minutes before cutting; serve.

TURKEY LASAGNA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ZUCCHINI, AND SPINACH



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I was craving lasagna, but not all the calories it usually comes with. After researching several recipes for inspiration, I ended up cooking up this delicious creation. I hope you enjoy it, too!

Provided by carren1105

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 ½ cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 (15 ounce) container fat-free ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) package shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
9 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Break the turkey into small pieces into the skillet; cook and stir until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 cup parsley into the turkey mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches a desired consistency, 60 to 90 minutes.
  • While the sauce simmers, place the butternut squash in a large, microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and cook in microwave on High until tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Cook and stir the spinach in a large skillet over medium heat until wilted, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Stir the ricotta cheese, egg, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and about 2/3 of the mozzarella cheese together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups of the sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 of the lasagna noodles in a layer over the sauce. Spread 1 cup of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle about half of the butternut squash over the ricotta cheese mixture. Layer about half the wilted spinach over the butternut squash. Lay about half the zucchini slices over the spinach in a layer. Repeat the layering. Top with the 3 remaining lasagna noodles. Spread any remaining ricotta cheese mixture over the top of the lasagna. Finish by topping with any remaining sauce mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top of the lasagna. Return to oven and bake uncovered until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes more. Remove and allow the lasagna to rest 15 minutes before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 97.5 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 906.5 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

TURKEY SAUSAGE-SPINACH LASAGNA WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     turkey     Bake     Back to School     Parmesan     Ricotta     Spinach     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 pounds hot Italian turkey sausages, casings removed
Spicy Tomato Sauce
1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1 3/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
3 cups shredded provolone cheese (about 12 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sausages; sauté until brown, using fork to break up meat into coarse pieces, about 7 minutes. Add Spicy Tomato Sauce. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 375°F. Whisk ricotta, spinach, 1 cup Parmesan, eggs, cream, basil, oregano and pepper in large bowl. Set aside. Spoon 1 cup sauce over bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Place 3 noodles over sauce in single layer. Spread 1 cup sauce over noodles. Spoon 1 cup ricotta mixture over sauce. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup provolone over ricotta mixture. Repeat layering with 3 noodles, 1 cup sauce, 1 cup ricotta mixture, 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup provolone. Arrange remaining 3 noodles over cheese. Spoon 1 cup sauce over noodles. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup provolone over lasagna. Dollop remaining ricotta mixture atop lasagna. Spoon 2 1/2 cups sauce around ricotta dollops. Tightly cover baking dish with foil.
  • Bake lasagna 50 minutes; uncover and continue baking until noodles are tender and lasagna is hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes longer. Let lasagna stand 15 minutes before serving. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm, covered with foil, in 350°F. oven about 45 minutes.)
  • Meanwhile, rewarm remaining sauce in small saucepan over medium heat. Serve lasagna, passing remaining sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Turkey: Select a fresh or frozen whole turkey or turkey breast that is free of blemishes and has a healthy pink color. If using frozen turkey, thaw it in the refrigerator for several days before cooking.
  • Season the Turkey Generously: Rub the turkey inside and out with a flavorful blend of herbs, spices, and seasonings. This will help to enhance the taste of the meat.
  • Cook the Turkey Properly: Roast the turkey in a preheated oven at the recommended temperature until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C). This will ensure that the turkey is cooked through and safe to eat.
  • Make a Rich and Flavorful Sauce: Combine a variety of ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs, and spices to create a flavorful sauce for the lasagna. You can also add some cooked ground turkey or sausage for extra protein.
  • Use Fresh Spinach: Fresh spinach adds a vibrant green color and a slightly bitter taste to the lasagna. Be sure to wash and dry the spinach thoroughly before using.
  • Layer the Lasagna Properly: Start with a layer of sauce, then add a layer of cooked lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of spinach, a layer of ricotta cheese, and a layer of grated mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers until you have used up all of the ingredients.
  • Bake the Lasagna Until Golden Brown: Place the lasagna in a preheated oven and bake until the top is golden brown and bubbly. This usually takes about 30-40 minutes.
  • Let the Lasagna Rest Before Serving: Allow the lasagna to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the lasagna to set and make it easier to cut.

Conclusion:

This delectable turkey lasagna with spinach is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The tender turkey, the rich and flavorful sauce, the creamy ricotta cheese, the vibrant spinach, and the melted mozzarella cheese come together in perfect harmony to create a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. Whether you're serving it as a main course for a special occasion or as a cozy family meal, this turkey lasagna is sure to be a hit.

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