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My Easy Ground Turkey Lasagna Roll Ups with Pesto are a must try for your next family dinner. With the classic lasagna flavors of ground meat, Italian seasoning, cheese and tomato sauce, these roll ups are easy to make and loaded with protein. In this recipe, ground turkey is replacing the traditional ground beef but rest assured, this is packed with flavor!
– This is a wonderful dish for Easter or Mother’s Day or a weeknight dinner and even meal prep. – Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food! – It has all the traditional lasagna vibes. – It’s a great make ahead meal. Prepare the turkey mixture and get everything prepared into a casserole dish then bake off the next day.
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add about a 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce to the bottom of the baking dish and spread along the bottom to coat evenly. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles according to the package. Drain noodles and on a large space or large sheet pan, place some parchment paper down and lay the lasagna noodles out to dry. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile over medium-low heat, spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray. Add the ground turkey when ready. Season with garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Set aside when done. 4. In a large bowl add the ground turkey, ricotta and pesto. Stir to combine.
5. Grab the tray of dried lasagna noodles. Take about a 1/4 cup of the mixture and spread it over the noodle. Carefully roll and place the noodle seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining lasagna noodles.
6. Spoon about a tablespoon of marinara sauce over each roll. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the ground turkey lasagna rolls. Cover with aluminum foil and place rolls in the oven to bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
7. When done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes and serve as is or with your favorite side salad.
Tips: Cook the lasagna noodles until they are al dente. After draining the noodles, dry them out before assembling by laying them on a parchment paper, counter or clean work surface. Using the foil helps avoid getting that crispy edge around the noodle.
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