Perfect Turkey and Spinach Lasagna |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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From Core Performance. frozen spinach, ricotta cheese, dried basil, extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, ground lean turkey, white flour, 1% milk, part skim mozzarella cheese, black pepper, lasagna pasta, canned sweet red pepper, grated parmesan cheese cvt Ingredients:
10 oz of frozen spinach |
15 oz part skim ricotta cheese |
1 tsp dried basil |
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil |
1 cup diced raw onion |
2 cloves raw garlic |
1/2 pound ground lean turkey |
3 tbsp. flour |
2 cups 1% milk |
1 1/4 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese |
1 tsp ground black pepper |
9 oz lasagna noodles |
2 cups canned sweet red peppers |
1 t freshly grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook lasagna according to package directions.
2. Thaw spinach and squeeze dry. Combine with ricotta and basil.
3. Add olive oil to a nonstick skillet and set heat on medium. Add the onion, garlic, and turkey. Cook until turkey is done and onions are soft.
4. In a small bowl, whisk flour with 1/2 cup milk. Heat the remaining milk in a medium saucepan until it steams. Whisk in the flour mixture, stirring constantly, and cook until the sauce boils gently for 1 minute. Remove from heat promptly. Mix in the mozzarella and season with pepper.
5. Assemble the lasagna: Cover the bottom of an 8 X 12 1/2 inch lasagna pan with a third of the white sauce. Arrange three lasagna noodles to cover the sauce. Spread the turkey mixture over the pasta. Top with roasted red peppers and the second layer of noodles. Spread the spinach mixture over the pasta. Top with a third of the white sauce and the remaining noodles. Spread the top layer with the remaining white sauce and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Cover the pan with foil and bake the lasagna for 30 minutes.
6. Uncover, and bake an additional 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving.
7. To increase nutrient value: Use whole-wheat lasagna noodles to increase fiber.
8. NUTRITION:
9. Calories: 371
10. Protein: 26g
11. Carbohydrates : 38g
12. Dietary Fiber: 3g
13. Fat : 12g
14. Saturated Fat: 5g
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