Delicious and Healthy Turkey Lasagna Recipe

This turkey lasagna is a flavorful and nutritious twist on the classic Italian dish. Made with ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce, this lasagna is packed with protein and vitamins. It's a perfect meal for a family dinner or a special occasion. The layers of tender lasagna noodles, savory turkey, and melted cheeses will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Follow this recipe to make a tasty and wholesome turkey lasagna that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
4. Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce mixture in a baking dish.
7. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
8. Top with half of the turkey and vegetable mixture, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
9. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, turkey mixture, and cheeses.
10. Finish with a layer of sauce and sprinkle additional cheese on top.
11. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving.
14. Serve hot and enjoy!

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