Description
A nutritious lasagna perfect for holiday dinners, packed with vegetables and lean protein.
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion, garlic, and turkey. Cook until turkey is browned.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, and spinach. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce, oregano, basil, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix ricotta cheese with the egg in a bowl.
- Layer noodles, turkey mixture, and ricotta in a baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat noodles for extra fiber.
- Substitute ground turkey with lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian