Description
Rich and comforting turkey lasagna brings layers of savory flavors to your dinner table. Creamy cheese, tender meat, and aromatic herbs create a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground turkey
Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Liquids and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces / 794 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup red wine
Instructions
- Craft a robust turkey sauce by sautéing onions in olive oil until translucent, then incorporate minced garlic and brown ground turkey thoroughly.
- Enhance the sauce with tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and optional red wine. Infuse with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer and develop rich flavors for 30 minutes, stirring periodically.
- Prepare the cheese blend by whisking ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley until smooth and well-integrated.
- Preheat the oven to 375F and prepare the baking dish by spreading a thin layer of turkey sauce across the bottom.
- Create layered lasagna by alternating noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce. Ensure each layer is evenly distributed for consistent flavor and texture.
- Complete the final layer with sauce, then generously sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes until the cheese turns golden and bubbles with appetizing intensity.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps set the layers and intensify flavors. Optionally garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Choose lean ground turkey for a healthier protein option that keeps the lasagna lighter and lower in fat.
- Swap traditional lasagna noodles with zucchini slices or gluten-free pasta to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Fresh herbs like basil and parsley can be replaced with dried herbs at a 1:3 ratio if fresh aren’t available, maintaining robust flavor profiles.
- Enhance the sauce’s depth by adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or a pinch of sugar to balance the tomatoes’ acidity and create a more complex taste.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg