Turkey Lasagna

simple turkey lasagna

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8-12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground turkey
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 6  ounces tomato paste
• 14 1⁄2 ounces tomato sauce
• 28  ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup red wine (can sub chicken or beef stock)
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
•  salt and pepper (to taste)
• 15  ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 -2  egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon parsley
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 3⁄4 lb provolone cheese, sliced
• 12  ounces  lasagna noodles

Directions

1. brown turkey with onion and bell pepper until cooked. drain if there is a lot of grease (there shouldn't be a need to).
2. add garlic, tomatoes, basil, oregano and garlic powder. stir in wine and simmer 30 minutes.
3. mix ricotta with eggs, garlic powder, parsley and parmesan cheese.
4. layer in a 13x9 in pan 1/3 of the sauce, noodles, ricotta, then a layer of provolone. repeat layers, top with sauce, then noodles and provolone to top it.
5. bake at 400 for 30 minutes.