Ultimate Spinach and Turkey Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients:

• 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 ounces) package frozen spinach, completely defrosted and squeezed of all excess liquid
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 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

Preparation:

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 9 squares and serve.

Yield: 9 servings  
Source: http://homecooking.about.com/od/casserolerecipes/r/Ultimate-Spinach-And-Turkey-Lasagna-Recipe-blcass28.htm

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