Italian

Hearty Italian Turkey Lasagna Bake with Creamy Ricotta and Mozzarella

A lighter twist on classic lasagna, this Italian Turkey Lasagna Bake layers lean ground turkey, rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella for a hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole. It's the perfect comfort food for family dinners or gatherings, with all the flavors of traditional lasagna but less fat.

60 min6 servings390 cal

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

  4. 4

    Add ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, dried basil, and oregano.

  5. 5

    Stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce, simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

  6. 6

    In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

  7. 7

    Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 noodles over sauce.

  8. 8

    Spread half the turkey mixture over noodles, then half the ricotta mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella.

  9. 9

    Repeat layers (noodles, turkey, ricotta, mozzarella). Top with remaining noodles, remaining marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

  10. 10

    Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbling.

  11. 11

    Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

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