Company Turkey Lasagna
Impress your guests with Company Turkey Lasagna, a hearty and flavorful twist on the classic comfort dish. This recipe features layers of tender pasta, lean ground turkey in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and a hint of spice, and a creamy ricotta-parmesan mixture topped with gooey melted mozzarella. Perfectly balanced and generously portioned, this lasagna is ideal for feeding a crowd or making ahead for busy weeknights. With its golden, bubbly top and a garnish of fresh parsley, it's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in under 90 minutes, this family-friendly dinner is sure to become your go-to for entertaining or satisfying cozy cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, canned
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and lay flat on a clean kitchen towel to cool.
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay down 3 lasagna noodles, followed by a third of the ricotta mixture, a third of the meat sauce, and a cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers two more times, finishing with a top layer of mozzarella.
Cover the baking dish with foil (spray the foil with nonstick spray first to prevent sticking). Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon of chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.8 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.5 g | 488% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1083 mg | 361% | |
| Sodium | 7293 mg | 317% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 611.1 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.3 g | 137% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.6 g | ||
| Protein | 335.5 g | 671% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 5004 mg | 385% | |
| Iron | 28.1 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 3647 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
