Turkey Lasagna With Cranberry Sauce Recipe

This recipe puts a festive spin on classic lasagna! Tender turkey, creamy ricotta, tangy cranberry sauce, and melted mozzarella create a Thanksgiving-inspired masterpiece that's perfect for a holiday gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner. The blend of savory turkey and sweet-tart cranberry is unbelievably delicious.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 460.4 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Turkey Lasagna With Cranberry Sauce

  • 1 cup fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 cup evaporated skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups cooked turkey, diced or shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 9 - 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • non-stick cooking spray, for spraying

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How to Make Turkey Lasagna With Cranberry Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a saucepan, combine chicken/turkey stock and milk. Bring to a boil on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  4. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Gradually whisk in the hot stock mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, pepper, sage, thyme, turkey, and parsley.
  7. Spread half of the cranberry sauce evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  8. Layer half of the lasagna noodles over the cranberry sauce.
  9. Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles, followed by one-third of the turkey mixture.
  10. Repeat layers: noodles, remaining cranberry sauce, half of the remaining turkey mixture, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  11. Top with remaining lasagna noodles, the rest of the turkey mixture, and remaining mozzarella cheese.
  12. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
  13. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
  14. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 8 servings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

29g

Carbs

19g

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