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Italian Turkey Lasagna Recipe

 

I’ve had several requests in the comment section, as well as by email, for me to share the recipe for my lasagna. I don’t have step by step pictures, but the pictures I have will give you the idea.

First, here’s the grocery list:
1 Box oven ready lasagna noodles (I always buy oven ready, but I’m not particular about the brand.)
1 lb ground Italian turkey (It’s in the ground turkey section at just about any grocery store.)
2 jars alfredo sauce
15 oz carton of part skim ricotta cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp All Purpose Italian Seasoning (or you could do 1/2 tsp basil and 1/2 tsp oregano.)
6 cups mozzarella cheese
3/4 cups parmesan cheese
1 zucchini
1 big handful of fresh spinach leaves

I usually start by browning the turkey meat and setting it aside.
In a separate bowl, mix ricotta, Italian seasoning, and egg.
I used my mandolin to cut the zucchini and then gave the zucchini and spinach a quick chop with my knife.
Next, it’s time to start layering.
I like to use my biggest baking dish, which is 11×17.
Spray a little Pam cooking spray in the bottom of the dish.
Add a little alfredo sauce to coat the bottom of the pan.
Then,start layering: sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, ground turkey, chopped veggies, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, repeat. The order doesn’t really matter, just as long as all of those yummy layers are in there. I try to have equal amounts of ingredients in each layer, but it never seems to work out that well.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350. Then uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.

 

Check out all of these layers of cheesy goodness!

 

 
 

Enjoy with warm French bread and spinach salad. Happy cooking!

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