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Turkey Lasagna

We all know and love lasagna - now meet a healthier, creamier, protein rich version! This Turkey Lasagna is delicious, easy to throw together, and will quickly become a family favorite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lasagna, turkey lasagna
Servings: 8
Calories: 312kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • large casserole dish
  • oven
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

Meat layers:

  • 24 oz jar pasta sauce
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1.5 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 8 lasagna noodles
  • red pepper flakes to taste

Creamy Cheese Layer

  • 2 cups nonfat cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup parm

Extra Cheese Layers:

  • ¼ cup packed fresh basil diced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese grated

To garnish:

  • fresh basil
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add garlic and onion. Cook for 3 mins.
  • Add meat to the skillet and cook until brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Add pasta sauce and seasonings into the skillet. Mix and let simmer for about 4 minutes.
  • In a large pot, boil water. Add lasagna noodles and cook for about 5 minutes. The noodles should be not quite al dente. Drain with a strainer and set aside.
  • In a blender, add cottage cheese, egg, and parmesan cheese. Blend until creamy consistency.
  • Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour about ½ of the sauce mixture into the casserole dish.
  • Place 4 of the lasagna noodles on top of the meat layer. (Note: Depending on the size of the casserole dish, the noodles could either be 4 horizontal or 3 horizontal and 1 vertical.)
  • Using ½ of the cottage cheese mixture, make a layer of creamy cheese on top of the noodles.
  • Top with ½ of the parmesan and ½ of the mozzarella.
  • Repeat previous steps with the remaining ingredients (Make a meat, noodle, creamy cheese, & shredded cheese layers)
  • Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Top with fresh basil and red pepper flakes.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 15mg