Best Easy Turkey Spinach Lasagna Recipes

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TURKEY SPINACH LASAGNA



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Spinach and nutmeg add texture and flavor to this classic Italian comfort food recipe. Turkey Spinach Lasagna is an amazing dinner less than an hour away and has layers and layers of authentic flavor-all for under 500 calories per serving.

Provided by JENNIE-O® Brand

Categories     Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 uncooked long lasagna noodles
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (26-ounce) jar low-sodium spaghetti sauce
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¼ cup egg substitute or 1 egg, slightly beaten
1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package .
  • Cook turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Add garlic and spaghetti sauce and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, egg, spinach, red pepper flakes and nutmeg; mix well. Spread ¾ cup spaghetti sauce mixture on bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Layer 3 noodles over sauce, top with 1 cup sauce and half of cheese mixture. Repeat layers, ending with noodles and sauce.
  • Cover with foil and bake 50 minutes or until bubbly. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Return to oven and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

TURKEY AND SPINACH LASAGNA



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

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
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

TURKEY LASAGNA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound lasagna noodles
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3 to 4 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large (10 to 12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the sausage and cook over medium-low heat, breaking it up with a fork, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with the hottest tap water. Add the noodles and allow them to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, the egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
  • Ladle 1/3 of the sauce into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch rectangular baking dish, spreading the sauce over the bottom of the dish. Then add the layers as follows: half the pasta, half the mozzarella, half the ricotta, and one 1/3 of the sauce. Add the rest of the pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and finally, sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling.

EASY TURKEY & SPINACH LASAGNA



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Make and share this Easy Turkey & Spinach Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by heather_remus

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 1/2 cup, 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lbs ground turkey
2 lbs spinach, frozen
1 lb broccoli floret, frozen
1 -32 ounce ricotta cheese
2 1/2 lbs lasagna sheets, broken into sm. 3in pieces
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 onion, chopped and diced
3 (64 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 -3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Boil : Lg. Pot boil dried lasagna till tender. . . (follow package instructions) usually 20min's
  • Drain cooked noodles and set aside.
  • Prepare: vegetables to be thawed , tomato sauce
  • In Lg Baking dish:
  • { repeat layers 1 - 4 until level with brim on baking dish}.
  • 1. pour 2cups sauce on bottom.
  • 2. place enough lasagna noodles to barely cover sauce.
  • 3. place broccoli and spinach to cover noodles.
  • 4. shredded cheese's cover vegetables.
  • Preheat: Oven 400'F.
  • Cook: in a lg. skillet , cook turkey. add chopped onion , garlic powder, basil, thyme, seasoning salt and ground pepper. cook time : 20min's.
  • Bake in oven covered for 35-45 minutes till cheese is melted -- uncover the last 10minutes to brown top layer of cheese.
  • let sit 3minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 667.7, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 14.4

TURKEY LASAGNA



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This recipe for a white-sauce based lasagna is a great way to use up leftover turkey. For a little added spice dry a half teaspoon of dried mustard in the white sauce. Oven ready lasagna noodles make this recipe quick to prepare.

Provided by Bonnie G

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups cooked and chopped turkey
1 cup cooked chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package instant lasagna noodles
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet saute the chopped onions, celery and garlic in oil until soft and tender. Add chopped turkey and broccoli. Set aside.
  • To make white sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat melt butter or margarine. Remove from heat and add flour, salt, and pepper; and blend well. Return to low heat, whisk in milk and cook until thick.
  • To assemble, in the bottom of a casserole dish place a thin layer of white sauce, then a layer of noodles. Next, place a layer of the turkey mixture, followed by sauce, and then 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering process with turkey mixture and sauce. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree (175 degree C) oven for 45-60 minutes until bubbly and heated through. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 341 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

TURKEY SPINACH LASAGNA



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This is an amalgamation of some different Cooking Light recipes using what I had on hand one evening, which turned out to be even better the next day. Best of all, you don't have to cook the lasagna noodles first! Feel free to adjust, such as replacing water with chicken broth, adding more ground turkey, using whole wheat noodles, etc. Also, I am a slow cook, so it may take less than 30 minutes for you to prep. (Warning: 9 WW pts per 1/8 of pan because I hate most fat-free versions of cheeses)

Provided by Squirrelette

Categories     European

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cooking spray
6 ounces ground turkey
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
26 ounces fat free spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1/2 cup egg white
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
8 ounces dry lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl, combine the 2 cups mozzarella, 2 cups ricotta, basil, pepper, and egg whites (you can use egg substitute or a whole egg if you prefer -- I used 100% all egg whites from a carton) and set aside.
  • Spray non-stick skillet (I use cast iron) with oil and saute minced garlic until brown.
  • Add diced onion and saute until browned or translucent.
  • Add ground turkey and saute until browned, being careful to separate the meat into crumbled bits or they will clump into large chunks.
  • Add spinach and saute briefly, stirring to combine all ingredients.
  • Add spaghetti sauce and water and stir. (I used the 1/2 cup of water I squeezed out of the spinach as part of the 1-1/2 cups, and I filled the empty jar of Whole Food Foods organic fat-free pasta sauce with the other cup of water to get every last bit of sauce out.)
  • Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. (Cover to retain the moisture which you will need for the unbaked noodles later.).
  • In a 13 x 9 nonstick baking pan, spread about 1 cup of the turkey spinach mixture over the bottom, being sure to cover all of the bottom to prevent the noddles from sticking. Use a little more sauce if necessary.
  • Spread 3 lasagna noodles over the mixture, leaving a little space between each noodle for it to expand during cooking. (If you don't, you will wind up having little "hills" along the seams, like mine.).
  • Top noodles with 1-1/2 cups turkey spinach mixture, covering all of the dry noodles, and then top the sauce with half of the cheese mixture.
  • Cover with noodles, and repeat until ending with a turkey sauce layer. (I wound up with 3 layers of noodles, and some extra cheese sauce, which I dotted around the edges.).
  • Cover with foil and cook in oven for 50 minutes. (If you use no-boil, oven-ready lasagna noodles, you can probably cut out at least 15 minutes of baking time.).
  • Take out, uncover, and sprinkle last cup of mozzarella over top.
  • Bake for another 10 minutes (or longer if you like your cheese brown and crunchy -- in which case, feel free to shorten the covered baking time correspondingly).
  • Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 90.3, Sodium 677.7, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 38.3

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