Lean Lasagna

Name: Lean Lasagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 lb ground turkey; 3 cups tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons basil; 3 garlic cloves; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup chopped mushroom; 6 cups chopped fresh spinach; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Submitted by Gymkitty

"Healthy version of lasagna"

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup chopped onion
1 lb ground turkey
3 cups tomato sauce
3 tablespoons basil
3 garlic cloves
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves
¹⁄₂ cup chopped mushroom
6 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 cups ricotta cheese
¹⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg
9 whole wheat lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

directions

Preheat oven to 375°F Heat oil in large skillet. Sauté onion for 2 minutes, then add turkey and cook an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
Add tomato sauce, all seasonings, garlic, and mushrooms and simmer 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
In a bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, and nutmeg. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
Coat a 9" x 13" baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange 1/3 lasagna noodles (3 noodles) on the bottom of the pan. Spread a layer of ricotta mixture, then turkey mixture, then 1/3 mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese bubbles. Cool at least 5 minutes before cutting.

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Reviews

The first important thing here is that this wonderful lasagna can be DONE (start to finish) in just under an hour, with very tasty results! That said, I made a number of changes that actually made the dish even "leaner". I sauteed the onions and turkey together, which eliminated the need for any oil. I also only used 1.5 c mozzarella (1/2 c on each layer) and 1.5 c ricotta. The ricotta mix was a little tough to stir, so I microwaved the bowl for about 30 seconds to wilt the spinach. It was much easier to stir and spread then. The nutmeg was a nice touch--I had my doubts but was pleasantly surprised. Finally, I only used 3/4 lb of turkey, as that's what I had on hand. Really it was plenty; my very carnivorous DH scarfed it right down! Thanks for posting a definite keeper, Gymkitty!

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