Ground Turkey Lasagna
This easy Ground Turkey Lasagna Recipe is layered with tender noodles, lean turkey, tomato sauce and creamy cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small white onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 32 oz marinara sauce
- 9 lasagna noodles cooked
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup shaved parmesan
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan over medium low heat, add the olive oil and add the ground turkey . Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes then add the garlic and onions. Continue to cook for 10-12 minutes or until the meat brown and no longer pink.
- Pour in the sauce and add the italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large 13x9 rectangle baking dish, add a thin layer of the sauce to the bottom of the dish. Place 3 noodles side by side over the sauce. Add another layer of the meat sauce, then add a layer of the cottage cheese and sprinkle mozzarella. Repeat the layer one more time. For the final layer, add the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake in the oven for about 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Remove when done and let it sit for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Notes:
Storing and Freezing Instructions:
Cover the baking dish with foil or a lid or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. To freeze the lasagna whole, assemble the lasagna as instructed but don’t bake it. Use a baking dish with an airtight lid or use the foil pans with lids. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To heat and bake, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake at 375 for about 45 minutes. To freeze individual pieces, bake and let cool. Cut into pieces and store in a freezer safe container . Helpful Tips:
Make ahead for busy nights and bake off when ready to eat.
Cover the lasagna with foil when baking to prevent crunchy ends of the noodles.
Use a high quality sauce like Rao’s that doesn’t have added sugars. If you’re trying to stay organized with meal planning this month, I’ve been using Meals Hero (affiliate link) to save and plan recipes in one place. You can create meal plans using your favorite recipes (even your own handwritten ones, from blogs or social media) and you can order the groceries straight to your door. Click the link above to find out more and give it a try!
Cover the baking dish with foil or a lid or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. To freeze the lasagna whole, assemble the lasagna as instructed but don’t bake it. Use a baking dish with an airtight lid or use the foil pans with lids. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To heat and bake, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake at 375 for about 45 minutes. To freeze individual pieces, bake and let cool. Cut into pieces and store in a freezer safe container . Helpful Tips:
Make ahead for busy nights and bake off when ready to eat.
Cover the lasagna with foil when baking to prevent crunchy ends of the noodles.
Use a high quality sauce like Rao’s that doesn’t have added sugars. If you’re trying to stay organized with meal planning this month, I’ve been using Meals Hero (affiliate link) to save and plan recipes in one place. You can create meal plans using your favorite recipes (even your own handwritten ones, from blogs or social media) and you can order the groceries straight to your door. Click the link above to find out more and give it a try!
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 23gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 683mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 661IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 2mg
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