High Protein Spinach Lasagna
Elevate your pasta night with this High Protein Spinach Lasagna, a wholesome, flavor-packed twist on the classic dish. Perfect for hearty family dinners or meal prepping, this recipe balances indulgence with nutrition by combining lean ground turkey, vibrant baby spinach, and creamy low-fat cottage cheese for a protein-rich filling. Layered with tender lasagna noodles, savory turkey-tomato sauce seasoned with aromatic garlic and herbs, and topped with gooey part-skim mozzarella, this dish is a satisfying feast that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Ready in just over an hour, this nutritious lasagna is baked to golden perfection and pairs beautifully with a crisp side salad or roasted vegetables. Whether you’re looking for a comforting yet healthy dinner or aiming to impress with a crowd-pleaser, this high protein recipe is your go-to for all occasions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 5 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with olive oil and set aside.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay them flat on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 6-7 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chopped baby spinach, grated Parmesan, egg, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Mix well until evenly combined.
Spread a thin layer of the turkey-tomato sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Lay 3 sheets of lasagna noodles over the sauce. Top with one-third of the spinach-cottage cheese mixture and one-third of the turkey-tomato sauce. Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
Repeat this layering process two more times, finishing with a final layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it doesn’t touch the cheese to avoid sticking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden brown on top.
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.6 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.3 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 758 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 7837 mg | 341% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 600.4 g | 218% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.1 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.5 g | ||
| Protein | 320.5 g | 641% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 3241 mg | 249% | |
| Iron | 48.5 mg | 269% | |
| Potassium | 6868 mg | 146% | |
*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.
