Description
A healthy lasagna recipe featuring homemade marinara sauce, packed with fresh ingredients and balanced flavors.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 1 carrot, grated
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 15 oz low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey with onion and garlic over medium heat.
- Add zucchini, carrot, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and parsley.
- In a baking dish, layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and bake for 30 minutes, covered. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free noodles if needed.
- For a vegetarian version, replace meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian