- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. ground turkey breast
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 8-oz. can tomato sauce
- 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp basil or 1 tbsp fresh
1 tsp oregano or 1 tbsp fresh - 1/2 tsp sugar
- 15 ounces low-fat ricotta or low-fat cottage cheese
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 pounds fresh spinach, washed, but not dried (optional)
- 16 oz -20 oz shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
- one package no-boil lasagna noodles (can substitute with whole wheat)
- Warm oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add ground turkey and cook for about 10 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and season with salt and pepper; let simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in basil and parsley; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and egg; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Place damp spinach in a large skillet over medium heat; cook until wilted. Remove from heat and drain if needed. Add spinach to ricotta mixture.
- Place 1/4 of the turkey mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; spread to cover. Add a pasta sheet, 1/4 of the mozzarella, 1/3 of the ricotta/spinach mixture, and another 1/4 of the turkey mixture. Repeat process two more times; top with remaining sheet of pasta. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan over top. Line a piece of aluminum foil with parchment paper; spray parchment with nonstick cooking spray. Cover lasagna with prepared aluminum foil, parchment-side down, and transfer to oven. Bake for 20 minutes, add 1/4-1/2cup of mozzarella to top. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted/bubbly.
- Let stand about 5-10 minutes before cutting; serve.
* This recipe is a combination of a family-friendly lasagna recipe from White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford (found on Martha Stewart) and a blog called Food & Whine (picture also). It is so FANTASTIC! No one will know its a healthier version.
As always ENJOY!!!