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Ground Turkey Lasagna Recipe

Craving a comforting lasagna but want a healthier, easier twist? This recipe uses lean ground turkey, low-fat dairy, and Trader Joe's amazing no-boil lasagna noodles for a quick, delicious meal. Skip the pre-boiling and enjoy tender meat and perfectly balanced flavors in under an hour! Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 548.6 kcal
Protein 83g
Rating 4.5 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Ground Turkey Lasagna

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How to Make Ground Turkey Lasagna

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. If using no-boil lasagna noodles (like Trader Joe's), no pre-cooking is needed.
  3. If using regular lasagna noodles, boil according to package directions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until translucent and starting to brown (about 5 minutes).
  6. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced. Add half of the other herbs and spices (see ingredient list for amounts).
  7. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  8. Add 1 pound ground turkey to the pan, breaking it up with a spatula.
  9. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  10. Stir in 1/2 cup low-fat milk and simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through.
  11. Stir in 2 (24 ounce) jars of your favorite marinara sauce, reserving 1 cup.
  12. Turn off heat.
  13. In a medium bowl, combine 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and the remaining herbs and spices.
  14. Mix well.
  15. Spread the reserved 1 cup of marinara sauce in a thin layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch lasagna pan.
  16. Layer half of the lasagna noodles lengthwise in the pan, slightly overlapping.
  17. Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
  18. Spoon 1/3 of the meat sauce over the ricotta.
  19. Repeat layers: noodles, ricotta, meat sauce.
  20. Top with the remaining layer of noodles and spread the remaining meat sauce evenly.
  21. Combine the remaining mozzarella cheese (8 ounces) and Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup) and sprinkle over the top.
  22. Cover the lasagna with foil, ensuring it doesn't touch the cheese.
  23. Bake for 20 minutes.
  24. Remove foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  25. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving (8 servings).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

73g

Carbs

7g

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