Erin's Turkey and Spinach Healthy Lasagna

AllisonAllison

A healthy twist on a classic favorite.

ingredients

  • 12 whole-wheat lasagna noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 chopped red pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast, white meat only
  • 1/2 pound hot Italian turkey sausage
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
  • 3 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce
  • 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 cups part skim ricotta
  • 2 cups thawed and drained chopped frozen spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot, bring several quarts of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until very al dente, 7 minutes. Remove from water and place on a towel lined baking sheet. Place the olive oil, onion and red pepper in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute until the vegetables begin to sweat, about 5 minutes. Add ground turkey, turkey sausage, garlic and Essence, stirring to combine until turkey cooks through, about 10 minutes. Add marinara sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and remaining ingredients and set aside. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup turkey mixture in bottom of the dish and arrange 4 noodles over turkey mixture; top with 1 1/2 cups turkey mixture. Spread half of cheese mixture over turkey mixture. Repeat layers, ending with the remaining turkey mixture. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Let lasagna stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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