Description
A healthier twist on classic lasagna, featuring roasted garlic béchamel sauce and lean ground turkey for a delicious, guilt-free meal.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted garlic
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- Brown ground turkey with onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, egg, and chopped basil in a bowl.
- Make béchamel by whisking flour into milk over medium heat until thickened. Add roasted garlic and nutmeg.
- Layer noodles, turkey mixture, ricotta mix, and béchamel in a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use no-boil lasagna noodles to save time
- Substitute ground chicken for turkey if preferred
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies
- Freezes well for meal prep
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian