Best Easy Turkey Spinach Lasagna Recipes

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TURKEY AND SPINACH LASAGNA



Turkey and Spinach Lasagna image

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 AND SPINACH VEGGIE LASAGNA



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Lightened-up, skinny lasagna with ground turkey and plenty of vegetables - carrots, onion, zucchini and spinach!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

9 whole-wheat lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
2 zucchinis, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
12 ounces ground turkey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 (15-ounce) package reduced-fat ricotta
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 large egg, beaten
2 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion, zucchinis and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in ground turkey and cook until turkey has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the turkey as it cooks; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drain excess fat. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and Italian seasoning until well combined; bring to a simmer until thickened, about 8-10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, Parmesan and egg; set aside. Spread 1 cup tomato mixture onto the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish; top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat with a second layer. Top with remaining noodles, tomato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.* Place into oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until bubbling. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until top is browned in spots. Let cool 15 minutes. Serve, garnished with parsley, if desired.

SIMPLE SPINACH LASAGNA



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So yummy! You can also substitute ground turkey or another veggie for the spinach.

Provided by LSPACE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
½ onion, chopped
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 ½ cups water
2 cups non-fat cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
8 ounces lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large pot over medium heat saute spinach, onion, oregano, basil and garlic in the olive oil. Pour in spaghetti sauce and water; simmer 20 minutes. In a large bowl mix cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and egg.
  • Place a small amount of sauce in the bottom of a lasagna pan. Place 4 uncooked noodles on top of sauce and top with layer of sauce. Add 4 more noodles and layer with 1/2 sauce and 1/2 cheese mixture, noodles and repeat until all is layered, finishing with sauce.
  • Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven for 55 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1047.6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

TURKEY LASAGNA



Turkey Lasagna image

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.

SPINACH AND TURKEY LASAGNA



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This delicious lasagna is low in both fat and calories. Ground turkey and skim cheeses do the trick without detracting from the flavor.

Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Brunch     Lunch     Pasta

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (2 cups)
2 minced garlic cloves
3/4 pound ground turkey breast
3 cups low-sodium jarred marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 (10- ounce) package frozen spinach (completely defrosted and squeezed of all excess liquid)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente according to package instructions)
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large high-sided skillet and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add marinara, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and cool slightly.
  • Combine ricotta cheese, spinach, parsley, egg whites, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Coat the bottom of a 14- x 11-inch lasagna pan with 1/2 cup sauce. Arrange three lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan. Spread 3/4 cup sauce evenly over noodles. Spoon 2/3 cup ricotta-spinach mixture evenly on top of sauce. Repeat layers two more times.
  • Cover top with three noodles and remaining 3/4 cup sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 877 mg, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

EASY TURKEY & SPINACH LASAGNA



Easy Turkey & Spinach Lasagna image

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 WITH SPINACH



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This family-friendly lasagna recipe comes from White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford. Also try:Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh ground turkey
1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, crushed
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 (9-ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles
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
1 pound low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat olive oil in a 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 plum tomatoes, tomato paste, 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 set aside.
  • Ladle 1/4 of the turkey mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; spread to cover. Add a pasta sheet, 1/3 of the mozzarella, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the 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 until bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let stand about 5 minutes before cutting; serve.

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