healthy turkey lasagna

The BEST turkey lasagna EVER. Made with a homemade tomato basil sauce packed with fresh herbs &amp; italian spices, layered with lean ground turkey, mozzarella, creamy ricotta and a touch of parmesan. Perfect for serving crowds, family style dinners, or freezing for later!

The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You'll Ever Eat

For the sauce:

olive oil

turkey

white onion, finely diced

garlic,

(28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

tomato paste

(15 tomato sauce

maple syrup

water

basil

italian seasoning

oregano

fennel seeds

red pepper flakes

nutmeg

salt, plus more to taste

black pepper

For the lasagna noodles:

whole wheat lasagna noodles

For the ricotta mixture:

(15 ounce) container part skim ricotta

salt

For the layers:

basil,

mozzarella,

parmesan cheese

To garnish:

parmesan

Add oil to a large pot or dutch oven and place over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add in the ground turkey and onion and cook until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water and pure maple syrup. Next add in fresh herbs &amp; spices: basil, italian seasoning, oregano, fennel, red pepper flakes, nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and simmer on low while you cook the lasagna noodles.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles for 6-8 minutes or until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water. Another option is to soak the lasagna noodles in very warm (hot) water for 20-30 minutes if you do not want to boil them. (You can also use no cook lasagna noodles, but they aren't my favorite!)

While the lasagna noodles are boiling, make the ricotta mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, egg, basil and salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

To assemble the lasagna, spread 1 1/2 cups of the turkey meat sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Place 5 of the cooked lasagna noodles on top. Spread with half of the ricotta cheese mixture, 2 tablespoons diced basil, then top with 1/3 of the mozzarella slices. Next, add 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce on top of the mozzarella and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Repeat layers once more: remaining noodles, ricotta, basil, 1/3 of the mozzarella slices, any remaining meat sauce and 1/4 cup parmesan. Top with remaining mozzarella.

Cover with foil and bake covered for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes. If you'd like bubbly, golden brown cheese, broil the top for 2 minutes or until mozzarella is golden brown. Garnish with 1/4 cup parmesan and extra basil. Cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. Serves 12.

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