Description
A lean and hearty twist on the Italian classic, featuring layers of seasoned ground turkey, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or boiled)
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and crumbled. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes to let flavors meld.
- In a bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, egg, and chopped parsley.
- Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place a layer of noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture and a layer of mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers (sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a thick layer of mozzarella on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing to ensure clean layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian