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Turkey and Spinach Lasagna
Servings: x4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Other Time: 5 minutes
Cuisine Type: Italian, North American
Freezable:  Yes
Ingredients:
  • 4 oz pasta, lasagna, whole wheat
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp cooking oil spray
  • 1 onion, yellow, chopped (~11 tbsp)
  • 8 oz turkey, ground lean1
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, no salt added
  • 2 1/4 tsp italian seasoning mix
  • 1/2 tsp pepper, black freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 mushroom, button or common white, chopped (~24 2/3 tbsp)
  • 4 cups spinach, baby
  • 1 cup cheese, ricotta, part skim milk
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup cheese, mozzarella, low sodium, shredded
  1. Alternatives would be: chicken, ground lean
Instructions:
  1. Prep
    1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Cooking
    1. Cook pasta according to package directions until "al dente".
    2. Drain and rinse with cool water.
    3. Heat a medium sized pan with oil over medium high heat.
    4. Add the onion and saute for 2 minutes.
    5. Add the turkey and cook for 5 minutes.
    6. Add the tomato sauce, italian seasoning mix, pepper, garlic powder and mushrooms, simmer for 2 minutes.
    7. Remove pan from heat.
    8. In a bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, and nutmeg.
    9. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
    10. Coat a 8" x 8" glass baking dish with cooking spray.
    11. Arrange 1/3 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan.
    12. Spread a layer of ricotta mixture, then turkey mixture, then 1/3 mozzarella.
    13. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella.
    14. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese bubbles.
    15. Cool at least 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 37819%
Total Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 8g39%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 79mg26%
Sodium 192mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
    Dietary Fiber 3g12%
    Sugars 6g--
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 3535iu71%
Vitamin C 23mg38%
Calcium 441mg44%
Iron 3mg19%